ITS/Traffic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Austin, TX

2d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an ITS/Traffic Engineer to join our Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Practice in Austin, TX, and will support our Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) client. Your role will involve performing ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature, including work on projects with various transportation technologies. You will also provide support on Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O) initiatives, designs, and deployments, evaluating innovative infrastructure technology solutions to improve the safety and mobility of Florida roads. Additionally, you will assist in developing technical documents for complex, technology-based systems, organize and conduct engineering investigations, review project submittals, research feasibility of alternative design approaches, and assist in performing post-design oversight. You will contribute to the development of project specifications and requirements, assist with preparation of preliminary man-hour, cost, and material quantity estimates, participate in quality control checks, and contribute expertise in advanced concepts and techniques to solve unconventional problems. Coordination with other colleagues and team members across multiple engineering disciplines is also a key part of this role, as is performing field observations of construction and system integration activities. You will perform other duties at the request of clients with your supervisor's knowledge and approval.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.
2 years' experience since B.S. or 1 year since M.S.
3 to 5 years' experience since Bachelor's degree
Technical writing, computer, and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

CAD, MicroStation and Visio skills preferred.
E.I. 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 to improve the safety and mobility of Florida roads.
Assist in developing technical documents for complex, technology‑based systems – including Systems Engineering documentation (ConOps, PSEMP, RTVM), technical specifications, and more.
Organize and conduct engineering investigations and planning work on multiple project tasks which have a well‑defined scope.
Outline and prepare technical reports and contribute content for sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a mentor or more experienced professional.
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 to 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.
Contribute to the development of project specifications and requirements.
Assist with preparation of preliminary man‑hour, cost, and material quantity estimates for pilot projects, including projects that leverage emerging technologies.
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.