ITS and Traffic Engineer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and Traffic Engineer to join our ITS/Traffic Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Houston, TX. The role involves designing and developing plans and drawings for ITS/Traffic design and studies, including traffic signals, highway illumination, signing, pavement marking, and ITS. Other activities may include traffic safety studies, railroad crossing safety analysis, utility coordination, electrical service calculations, and fiber optic or wireless communications topologies. The engineer will organize and conduct engineering investigations, provide engineering services during construction by reviewing shop drawings and preparing reports, contribute to specifications and permit applications, and prepare preliminary estimates. The position also requires participation in quality control checks and maintaining quality standards.
Requirements
- 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
- Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
- Basic computer skills required to enter data into spreadsheets or databases.
- Math skills to perform simple calculations; willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient interpersonal and communications skills.
- Capability to develop technical writings and reports.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer or MicroStation
- E.I. or E.I.T. (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop plans and drawings including the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings detailing ITS/Traffic design and studies.
- Design of traffic signals, highway illumination, signing and pavement marking, and ITS.
- Development of traffic safety studies, railroad crossing safety analysis, utility coordination, electrical service calculations, fiber optic or wireless communications topologies.
- Organize and conduct engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
- Provide engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepare records and progress reports defining construction progress; observe construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluate the results from quality control testing.
- Contribute to the development of specifications and permit applications and develop miscellaneous reports.
- Prepare preliminary man-hour, cost and material quantity estimates.
- Participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings created by others.
Benefits
- Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
- Highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leaves of absences options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
