Senior Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Los Angeles, CA

36d • $83,200 - $138,700

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Planning, Engagement and Urban Design Practice in Los Angeles, CA . In this role you will support our client's operational business units in documenting, analyzing, and recommending solutions/improvements to current and future operational challenges within the organization. Serves as a technical resource within an airport/aviation planning area – Landside, Terminal, or Airside. Conducts and manages technical studies, data analysis, and simulation of airport business/operations Your role Supports process improvement by coordinating with operational business units, identifying and documenting inefficiencies around landside components, and providing improvement opportunities. Data collection and analysis of various landside aviation operational data such as: Historic and upcoming flight schedules; Reported transaction data from LAWA’s ground transportation operators; Traffic signal and traffic timing data; Transit, shuttle bussing, routing and schedules; Parking access and revenue data; Curb and space allocation and utilization; Curb, parking, and roadway occupancy; Origin and Destination data of employees and passengers Develop curbside and parking allocation and utilization reports based on passenger demand Develop reports on origin and destination trends. Prepare/Review/Lead studies and analysis on: Improving operational efficiency and capability; Increasing operational capacity for the airport; Managing and reducing roadway traffic, shuttle, APM delays; Operational changes due to construction, policy, safety, or other technical requirements that affect airport operations and business. Simulation and modeling: Working knowledge of Cubic Synchro Studio and/or PTV Group VISSIM; Run curbside microsimulation models and traffic signal network synchro models; Review other modeling/simulation work done by other entities or projects; Have Simio or other processing simulation type modeling experience. Field observations for data collection and information gathering on airport operations: Analyze workflows, processes, and allocations such as operational staffing, curb allocation, wayfinding, etc. Reviews various studies’ modeling methodology, assumptions, parameters, and sources Review functionality and operations of massing, stacking, conceptual layout plans: Review and preliminary concept drawings from an operational and functional perspective; Provide recommendations on improvements and layouts on use of space on landside and other LAX ancillary space; Provide sketches on layout or space allocation improvements for further analysis. Develop business process flowcharts such as swim lane diagrams, Visio charts, RACI matrixes, etc. Coordinates with commercial, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders as needed to provide input, review results, or modify assumptions. Develops reports and presentations to stakeholders and airport management, as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in industrial engineering, civil engineering, transportation planning, city/urban planning, architecture, aviation, business, operations research, or related technical field.
• 6-12 years of experience in planning, operations, simulation, and data analysis.
• Proven technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in Synchro, PTV VISSIM, Simio, or traffic modeling and processing/simulation software
• Proficient with MS Office and MS 365 products
• P.E. license is required.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• Preferred experience with data and statistical software such as Python, R, SAS, etc.
• Preferred experience with analytical software such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, GIS.
• Preferred experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, GIS, etc.
• Preferred experience with Visio or other process visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Supports process improvement by coordinating with operational business units, identifying and documenting inefficiencies around landside components, and providing improvement opportunities.
• Data collection and analysis of various landside aviation operational data such as: Historic and upcoming flight schedules; Reported transaction data from LAWA’s ground transportation operators; Traffic signal and traffic timing data; Transit, shuttle bussing, routing and schedules; Parking access and revenue data; Curb and space allocation and utilization; Curb, parking, and roadway occupancy; Origin and Destination data of employees and passengers
• Develop curbside and parking allocation and utilization reports based on passenger demand
• Develop reports on origin and destination trends.
• Prepare/Review/Lead studies and analysis on: Improving operational efficiency and capability; Increasing operational capacity for the airport; Managing and reducing roadway traffic, shuttle, APM delays; Operational changes due to construction, policy, safety, or other technical requirements that affect airport operations and business.
• Working knowledge of Cubic Synchro Studio and/or PTV Group VISSIM; Run curbside microsimulation models and traffic signal network synchro models; Review other modeling/simulation work done by other entities or projects; Have Simio or other processing simulation type modeling experience.
• Field observations for data collection and information gathering on airport operations: Analyze workflows, processes, and allocations such as operational staffing, curb allocation, wayfinding, etc.
• Reviews various studies’ modeling methodology, assumptions, parameters, and sources
• Review functionality and operations of massing, stacking, conceptual layout plans: Review and preliminary concept drawings from an operational and functional perspective; Provide recommendations on improvements and layouts on use of space on landside and other LAX ancillary space; Provide sketches on layout or space allocation improvements for further analysis.
• Develop business process flowcharts such as swim lane diagrams, Visio charts, RACI matrixes, etc.
• Coordinates with commercial, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders as needed to provide input, review results, or modify assumptions.
• Develops reports and presentations to stakeholders and airport management, as needed.

Benefits

• AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior