Senior ITS Engineer II

AtkinsRéalis; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior ITS Engineer II to lead ITS and Traffic Engineering projects in Nevada and nationwide, guiding designs from concept through construction. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and stay engaged with clients to support project delivery and opportunities.

The role requires Nevada PE or eligibility, 10–14 years of experience, strong communication, and financial management skills to manage scope, schedule, and budget across complex transportation programs.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Civil/Electrical Engineering.
• Nevada PE License or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• 10-14 years of engineering experience
• 3 years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities
• ITS, Traffic Signal, Lighting, Signing, and Marking experience.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• PTOE preferred.
• Familiarity with TSMO, ATSPM, TSP, EVP, adaptive systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, and central system environments.
• Experience supporting proposal development, SOQs, interviews, and task-order scoping.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITS, traffic signal, lighting, signing, and marking projects through all design and construction phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, including preparation of design documents and study reports.
• Design, deploy, test, and support ITS systems including DMS, CCTV, traffic detectors, and communications infrastructure (fiber and wireless).
• Develop technical solutions aligned with client needs, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Support testing, verification, and acceptance activities and systems integration for ITS and traffic signal system implementations.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field coordination, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and support their technical growth.
• Serve in project management or deputy PM roles on major transportation projects, as applicable.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Budget & finance

Team mentoring

Education

BS in Civil/Electrical Engineering

MS in Civil/Electrical Engineering

Nevada PE License

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior ITS Engineer II to join our Henerson, NV team, leading ITS and Traffic Engineering projects in Nevada and nationally.

Your role

This position delivers technical leadership across ITS, traffic signal, lighting, signing, pavement marking, and transportation systems projects — from preliminary design through construction. You'll drive project delivery, provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to staff, and support local marketing and business opportunities with clients.

• Lead ITS, traffic signal, lighting, signing, and marking projects through all design and construction phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, including preparation of design documents and study reports.
• Design, deploy, test, and support ITS systems including DMS, CCTV, traffic detectors, and communications infrastructure (fiber and wireless).
• Develop technical solutions aligned with client needs, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Support testing, verification, and acceptance activities and systems integration for ITS and traffic signal system implementations.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field coordination, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff and support their technical growth.
• Serve in project management or deputy PM roles on major transportation projects, as applicable.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.

About You

• BS and/or MS in Civil/Electrical Engineering.
• Nevada PE License or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• 10-14 years of engineering experience
• 3 years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities
• ITS, Traffic Signal, Lighting, Signing, and Marking experience.
• Excellent technical writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• PTOE preferred.
• Familiarity with TSMO, ATSPM, TSP, EVP, adaptive systems, connected vehicle infrastructure, and central system environments.
• Experience supporting proposal development, SOQs, interviews, and task-order scoping.

Rewards & Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, 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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $125,000 - $151,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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