Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is hiring an entry-level Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer for its Rail & Transit Team, based in Los Angeles, California. Under direct supervision, the engineer supports engineering project delivery by applying foundational engineering principles to design, analysis, investigations, and project execution. The role also supports process improvement, team operations, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. It helps improve delivery efficiency by developing workflows, tools, procedures, and management systems while building technical and professional experience. The engineer supports continuous improvement across project and team operations; develops and maintains workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, standard operating procedures, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms; and assists with quality management and project delivery best practices. Technical work includes preparing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and presentations under the guidance and review of experienced professionals, as well as collecting and analyzing data, evaluating alternatives, researching site conditions and regulatory requirements, and contributing to feasibility assessments. The role also supports permit and project documentation, construction-related observations and progress tracking, project schedules and deliverables, meeting and status materials, administrative coordination, document management, quality control, and general conformance reviews of shop drawings. The engineer collaborates with technical professionals, project managers, clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as appropriate. This is a regular, full-time employee position. The expected compensation range is $80,000–$90,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. The position is not available to individuals living or working in New York City.

Requirements

0–2 years of related professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Project coordination and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement initiatives across project and team operations.
Develop, maintain, and improve workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, standard operating procedures, knowledge repositories, lessons learned, reference materials, and project management tools.
Assist with implementing project delivery best practices, quality management processes, process improvements, and digital tools, automation solutions, and collaboration platforms.
Evaluate work processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and knowledge sharing.
Support development of dashboards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms for project and operational decision-making.
Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to support design and technical deliverables.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, technical report sections, documentation, and graphical presentations under appropriate guidance and review.
Perform routine engineering calculations and data analysis using established methods and tools.
Collect, compile, and analyze data for engineering investigations and planning activities; evaluate defined alternatives and contribute to feasibility assessments.
Research site conditions, regulatory requirements, and design considerations to inform project work.
Develop materials for permit applications and project documentation, including collecting and organizing data.
Participate in construction-related activities, including observations, documentation, and progress tracking.
Track project actions, deliverables, schedules, and follow-up items; prepare meeting materials, status reports, dashboards, and coordination documents.
Support project and team administration, document management, meeting coordination, and maintenance of project records.
Review shop drawings for general conformance with specifications under guidance from senior professionals.
Support quality control and help ensure engineering work products comply with project requirements, standards, and established procedures.
Conduct field observations to understand construction methods and project execution.
Collaborate with technical professionals, managers, project teams, technicians, and other support roles to complete assigned work.
Interact with internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Prepare communications, presentations, summaries, and follow-up documentation for project teams, clients, and company leadership.
Assist supervisors and project managers with team coordination, resource planning, and management reporting.
Perform other related duties that support business, project, or operating unit objectives.

Benefits

Emerge new graduate experience.
Opportunities to work on projects of varying size and scope.
Support and structured mentorship from professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network.
Formal business and soft-skills training.
Integration into an Emerging Professional Network.
Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
Leave of absence options.
Flexible work options.
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits.