Transportation Planning Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

177d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Planner or Engineer to join our Transportation Planning Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Denver, CO. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

Requirements

• Any experience in the Transportation field, especially in traffic modelling is a plus.
• Completion of Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university, completion of a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from a PAB accredited college/university, or related degree.
• Display strong technical writing and written communications skills.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using software tools such as Synchro, HCS, VISSIM, PowerBI, or ArcGIS.
• Be dynamic and passionate about the transportation planning field.
• A valid US driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• E.I. or E.I.T. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Experience a variety of transportation planning projects, such as traffic and transit microsimulation, multimodal corridor studies, transportation demand management plans, traffic signal warrants, bicycle and pedestrian facility planning, local/regional transportation plans, safety studies, or noise analysis.
• Use software tools such as Synchro, HCS, IHSDM, VISSIM, Transmodeler, ARCGIS, and SIDRA.
• Create and screen improvement alternatives, perform traffic operations analysis and macro/micro simulation analysis, and refine conceptual designs.
• Analyze field-collected data using spreadsheet and software models and work with big data.
• Assist with public outreach for corridor studies.
• Develop future traffic projections following agency-specific methodologies and procedures.
• Document methods and findings in technical reports that are accessible to wide audiences.

Benefits

• Enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience.
• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope.
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network.
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication.
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network.
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees