Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an entry-level Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer for its Rail & Transit Team, based in Los Angeles, California. Under direct supervision, this role supports engineering project delivery by applying foundational engineering principles to design, analysis, investigation, and project execution. Alongside technical assignments, the engineer supports process improvement, team operations, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The role helps increase project delivery efficiency by developing workflows, tools, procedures, and management systems while building technical and professional experience. The position supports continuous improvement across project and team operations; develops and maintains workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures; and assists with project delivery best practices, quality management, dashboards, reporting, knowledge repositories, digital tools, automation, and collaboration platforms. Technical responsibilities include preparing drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and other engineering deliverables under guidance and review; conducting routine calculations and data analysis; supporting investigations and planning; evaluating defined alternatives; and researching site conditions, regulatory requirements, and design considerations. The engineer also supports permit applications, project documentation, construction-related observations and progress tracking, and project coordination. This includes tracking actions, deliverables, schedules, and follow-ups; preparing meeting materials and status reports; and assisting with document management and project records. Quality and compliance duties include reviewing shop drawings for general conformance under guidance, supporting quality control, and conducting field observations. The role collaborates with technical professionals, managers, project teams, and, as appropriate, clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, and subcontractors. It also supports team coordination, resource planning, communications, and management reporting. This is a regular, full-time employee position. The expected annual compensation range is $80,000–$90,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. The entry-level rewards package includes the Emerge new graduate experience, project opportunities, structured mentorship, formal business and soft-skills training, an Emerging Professional Network, learning and development programs, career opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Additional benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits; employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting; employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; leave options; flexible work options; recognition and employee satisfaction programs; employee assistance; and voluntary benefits.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement initiatives across project and team operations.
Develop, maintain, and improve workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures.
Assist with implementation of project delivery best practices and quality management processes.
Evaluate work processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and knowledge sharing.
Maintain team knowledge repositories, lessons learned, reference materials, and project management tools.
Support development of dashboards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms for project and operational decision-making.
Assist supervisors and project managers with implementing process improvements across projects and workstreams.
Support adoption of digital tools, automation solutions, and collaboration platforms.
Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to support design and technical deliverables.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables under guidance.
Prepare assigned sections of technical reports, documentation, and graphical presentations for review.
Perform routine engineering calculations and data analysis using established methods and tools.
Support engineering investigations and planning by collecting, compiling, and analyzing relevant data.
Evaluate defined alternatives and contribute to feasibility assessments of engineering solutions.
Research site conditions, regulatory requirements, and design considerations to inform project work.
Develop materials for permit applications and project documentation, including data collection and organization.
Participate in construction-related activities, including observations, documentation, and progress tracking.
Track project actions, deliverables, schedules, and follow-up items in support of project managers and team leads.
Assist with preparation of meeting materials, status reports, project dashboards, and coordination documents.
Support development and maintenance of team procedures, templates, workflows, and other project delivery tools.
Assist with project and team administration, including document management, meeting coordination, and project records.
Review shop drawings for general conformance with specifications under guidance from senior professionals.
Support quality control and ensure engineering work products comply with project requirements, standards, and established procedures.
Conduct field observations to understand construction methods and project execution.
Partner with technical professionals, managers, and project teams to complete assigned work.
Coordinate with technicians or other support roles on assigned tasks or deliverables.
Interact with internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Prepare meeting materials, presentations, summaries, and follow-up documentation to support communications among project teams, clients, and company leadership.
Assist supervisors and project managers with team activity coordination, resource planning, and management reporting.
Perform 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.
Structured mentorship from professionals throughout the AtkinsRéalis global network.
Formal business and soft-skills training.
Emerging Professional Network.
Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available.
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits may be available.
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting may be available.
Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
Paid time off and leave options may be available.
Flexible work options may be available.
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs may be available.
Employee assistance program may be available.
Voluntary benefits may be available.