Senior Transportation Engineer

AtkinsRéalis•Edison, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join its team in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, supporting delivery of highway and traffic projects. The role develops transportation engineering plans and technical deliverables, leads roadway design and concept development, prepares construction bid documents, and supports project delivery through reviews, field observations, documentation, and quality checks. The position also involves engineering calculations, preparation of permit and technical materials, and coordination of right-of-way, access, and utility processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of engineering experience.
Highway/roadway design and traffic experience.
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
Strong project financial management and team management skills.
New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer required.

Nice To Haves

Department of Transportation (DOT) experience is a plus but not required.
Additional state PE licensure is recommended but not required.
AutoCAD Civil 3D is recommended but not required.
Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop plans, layouts, drawings, and technical deliverables for traffic signal, signing and pavement marking, communications, traffic operations, and safety improvement projects.
Lead and perform roadway design tasks, including horizontal and vertical geometry, design models, cross sections, grading, maintenance of traffic (MPT), traffic signing and striping, utility coordination and designs, and construction details.
Lead and prepare concept development studies, data collection and analysis, alternatives development, technical writing, and reports.
Lead and prepare construction bid documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules.
Support right-of-way, access, and utility processes and prepare supporting documentation.
Perform and assist with planning, design, and production of engineering drawings; may supervise drawing production.
Prepare and assemble specifications.
Prepare technical documentation, system requirements, permit applications, reports, cost estimates, material quantity estimates, and labor-hour estimates for transportation technology projects.
Support project delivery through plan reviews, shop drawing reviews, construction requests for information, progress documentation, field observations, system integration activities, quality reviews, computation checks, and design and drawing reviews.
Prepare report and permit application materials, gather information, and prepare work progression documents and graphic presentations.
Perform engineering calculations.
Perform construction field observations where appropriate.