Senior ITS & Traffic Systems 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

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.