Senior Transportation Engineer

slihrms; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead highway/traffic design in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will develop plans, perform geometry work, and manage bid documents with emphasis on Right-Of-Way, utility coordination, and field quality checks.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, NJ PE, and proficiency in MicroStation and Open Road Designer; AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus. Join a team focused on safe, efficient transportation project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS and/or MS in Engineering; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Highway/roadway design and traffic experience.
• NJ PE required; other state licensure recommended.
• MicroStation and Open Road Designer required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, layouts, drawings, and technical deliverables for traffic signal, signing and pavement marking, communications, traffic operations, and safety improvement projects.
• Lead roadway design tasks including geometry, design models, cross sections, grading, and traffic signing/striping.
• Lead concept development studies, data collection, data analysis, and report preparation.
• Lead construction bid documents including plans, specs, estimates, and schedules; manage Right-Of-Way, Access, and Utility processes.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, system requirements, permit applications, reports, cost estimates, and labor-hour estimates.
• Support project delivery through plan reviews, RFIs, field observations, and QA reviews.
• Prepare materials for reports and permit applications and graphic presentations.
• Perform engineering calculations and field observations of construction as needed.

Skills

Highway/roadway design

Traffic engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

Open Road Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our team in Mount Laurel, NJ to support the delivery of various Highway and Traffic projects.

Your role

• Develop plans, layouts, drawings, and technical deliverables for traffic signal, signing and pavement marking, communications, traffic operations, and safety improvement projects.
• Leads and performs roadway design tasks including horizontal and vertical geometry, design models, cross sections, grading, MPT, traffic signing and striping, utility coordination and designs, and the development of construction details.
• Leads and prepares concept development studies, data collection, data analysis, alternatives development, technical writing, and report preparation.
• Leads and prepares construction bid documents including plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules. Experience with Right-Of-Way, Access , and Utility processes and supporting documentation.
• Performs and assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings. May supervise the production of these drawings. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, 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.
• Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
• Performs engineering calculations.
• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.

About you

• BS and/or MS in Engineering with MS preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Must have highway/roadway design and traffic experience.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project financial management and team management skills.
• DOT experience is a plus but not a requirement.
• NJ PE required. Additional state PE licensure recommended but not required.
• MicroStation, Open Road Designer required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended but not required.

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 $150,000 - $185,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

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