Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life and short- and long‑

term disability benefits

Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vest

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Leaves of absences options

Flexible work options

Recognition and employee satisfaction

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer for our Orlando, FL team. You will lead ITS and traffic engineering tasks for projects in Florida and nationwide, collaborating with engineers, PMs, and clients from concept through implementation.

Strong design, writing, and communication skills are essential as you mentor junior staff and contribute to business development. Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• PE License.
• 4-10 years of ITS, Traffic Signal, Lighting, Signing, and Marking experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• IMSA Certification(s) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review plans for ITS, traffic signal, lighting, signing, and pavement marking projects.
• Perform ITS and traffic engineering design assignments, including systems planning and requirements definition.
• Design and support ITS systems including DMS, CCTV, traffic detection, and communications infrastructure.
• Review conceptual, preliminary, and final design submittals for accuracy and compliance with criteria.
• Prepare technical reports and design documentation communicating recommendations and design decisions.
• Support project delivery through task planning, coordination, and quality reviews.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, and cost-benefit analyses to support design decisions.
• Support construction-phase services including RFIs, field coordination, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead defined technical tasks and mentor junior staff.
• Support marketing and client relationship activities.

Skills

ITS engineering

Traffic signal design

Lighting design

Signing & pavement marking

Technical writing

Education

BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering

MS in Civil or Electrical Engineering

PE License

IMSA Certification(s) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior ITS/Traffic Engineer to join our Orlando, FL team, supporting project teams and leading ITS and Traffic Engineering tasks in Florida and nationally.

Your role

In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to deliver forward-looking ITS and traffic engineering solutions for transportation clients in Florida and across the country. You will support project teams, lead defined technical tasks, contribute to design and construction-phase services, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to move projects from concept through implementation.

• Develop and review plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for ITS, traffic signal, lighting, signing, pavement marking, and traffic control projects.
• Perform ITS and traffic engineering design assignments, including systems planning, concept development, technology reviews, alternatives evaluation, and requirements definition.
• Design and support ITS systems including DMS, CCTV, traffic detection, traffic signal systems, and fiber, wireless, and related communications infrastructure.
• Review conceptual, preliminary, and final design submittals for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable state and federal criteria, standards, and client requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, presentation materials, and review comments that clearly communicate recommendations and design decisions.
• Support project delivery through task planning, production coordination, internal quality reviews, and coordination of scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and technical reports.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, technical research, and cost-benefit considerations to support design decisions and project recommendations.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field coordination, testing, commissioning, systems integration, and acceptance activities.
• Lead defined technical tasks while supporting project managers, senior technical staff, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on quality, responsiveness, and professional growth.
• Support local marketing and business development activities, including proposal support and maintaining relationships with current and prospective clients.

About you

• BS and/or MS in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• PE License.
• 4-10 years of ITS, Traffic Signal, Lighting, Signing, and Marking experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• IMSA Certification(s) preferred.

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.

• 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
• voluntary benefits

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $120,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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