ITS/Traffic Engineer
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineer to join their Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Team. This is an entry-level position based in Austin, TX. The role involves performing ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments on projects utilizing various transportation technologies such as Connected Vehicles, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, IP Cameras and Digital Video Systems, Dynamic Message Signs, Traffic Detection Systems, Traffic Signals, Edge‑Computing Technology, Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Transit Signal Priority, Adaptive Traffic Signal Control, Communications Networks, and Transportation Safety Solutions. The position also supports Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) initiatives, designs, and deployments, evaluating innovative infrastructure technology solutions to improve safety and mobility. Responsibilities include organizing and conducting engineering investigations, preparing technical reports, reviewing project submittals for compliance with design criteria and standards, researching alternative design approaches, assisting with post-design oversight, and preparing preliminary estimates. The role also involves quality control checks, contributing expertise to solve complex problems, coordinating with other disciplines, and performing field observations.
Requirements
- 0-2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
- Completion of Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
- Technical writing, computer and communication skills required.
Nice To Haves
- CAD, MicroStation and Visio skills (preferred)
- F.E or E.I.T preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature, including work on projects with various transportation technologies.
- Provide support on Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) initiatives, designs, and deployments, evaluating innovative infrastructure technology solutions.
- Organize and conduct engineering investigations and planning work on multiple project tasks with a well-defined scope.
- Outline and prepare technical reports and contribute content for sections of more complex reports.
- Review project submittals, including conceptual, preliminary, and final ITS plans.
- Confirm compliance with state and federal design criteria and standards.
- Record review comments and confirm compliance with comments with responses and subsequent submittals.
- Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
- Assist in performing post-design oversight such as shop drawing reviews and construction requests for information.
- Assist with preparation of preliminary man‑hour, cost, and material quantity estimates for pilot projects.
- Participate in quality control checks, maintain quality standards in all work produced, check computations, and/or review designs and drawings produced by others.
- Contribute expertise in advanced concepts and techniques to solve unconventional problems.
- Coordinate with other colleagues and team members across multiple engineering disciplines as required.
- Perform field observations of construction and system integration activities and assist where appropriate.
- Perform other duties at the request of clients with your supervisor's knowledge and approval.
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
