Senior Traffic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

85d • $104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next. Let’s build the future—together. We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Edison, NJ office. This role will supervise other engineering staff and support tasks related to Traffic Management, Traffic Signal Optimization, and other transportation-focused projects. This role will support our client, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and will be located at the NJDOT Arterial Management Center (AMC).

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering
• Four years’ experience since B.S. or three years’ experience since M.S.
• Typically six to ten years since bachelor’s degree
• P.E. license is required
• Three to five years’ experience in a supervisor position is required
• Good technical writing, computer, and communications skills

Responsibilities

• Supervises traffic management staff at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Arterial Management Center (AMC)
• Leads personnel management activities of AMC staff including hiring, scheduling, training and professional development, morale and team-building, and corrective actions
• Coordinates with NJDOT clients and stakeholders to report status and plan operational activities
• Designs and develops traffic engineering plans and strategies to support traffic signal optimization and maintenance, data collection and analysis, workflow optimization and automation, and other activities to improve roadway safety and mobility
• Directs and oversees team’s completion of routine tasks via established procedures and delivery of novel solutions requiring expertise in emerging area such as traffic modeling/simulation and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope
• Facilitates the development of response plans to planned/unplanned events and use of traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies
• Outlines and prepares performance reports, feasibility studies, and other recommendations based on data analysis, research, and incorporation of industry best practices
• Works with project management staff to develop scopes of work, production plans and schedules, and cost estimates
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others
• Coordinates with other disciplines as required
• Visits alternative work sites including client and stakeholder facilities where appropriate
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees