Transportation Planner or Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 89,400 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedules

Group Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transportation Planner or Engineer to join their team. You will develop and implement comprehensive transportation systems and support innovative transportation solutions for clients such as GDOT. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation planning, proficiency in relevant software, and strong analytical skills. This role provides an opportunity to enhance your professional skills in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation planning or related field, or 2 years since Master’s.
Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools.
AICP certification or PE license is desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and support transportation plans and designs that prioritize multimodal systems.
Conduct research, data collection, and analysis related to travel demand modeling.
Prepare reports, traffic forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of transportation regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or Urban Planning

Graduate level studies preferred

Tools

Bentley CUBE

PTV VISUM

TransCAD

GIS

Job description

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Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a motivated Transportation Planner or Engineer with Travel Demand Modeling experience to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work together with a talented and diverse team to contribute to innovative transportation solutions for clients such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and municipalities. The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of comprehensive transportation systems, including travel demand forecasting, plan development, and multimodal networks planning while addressing regional and statewide mobility goals. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and enhance your professional skills supported by an integrated transportation professional team. You will have unique opportunities to work on key aspects of transportation projects from their incubation to completion.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

As an integral member of the Atlanta Transportation Planning Group, you will play a vital role in developing and applying transportation models, supporting and implementing transportation plans and designs that prioritize multimodal systems, ensuring alignment with regional and statewide mobility goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, data collection, and performing analysis related to travel demand modeling, and mobility patterns using Big Data and software tools such as Bentley CUBE, PTV VISUM, TransCAD, and GIS.

You will prepare reports, traffic forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies and guide project and design decision-making. Collaborating with internal and external clients, you will work to ensure project outcomes address the needs of economic development and diverse populations. You will also involve in public outreach activities, including attending meetings, workshops, and events, to gather input and effectively communicate project plans.

Additionally, you will have opportunities to analyze traffic operations and safety improvement measures, providing practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. You will collaborate with environmental specialists, urban planners, highway designers, safety engineers, signal and ITS designers, and other professionals to integrate transportation systems with broader land use and environmental planning objectives.

What will you contribute?

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field with graduate level studies preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field preferred or 2 years since Master’s
Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools, such as Bentley CUBE, PTV VISUM, TransCAD, and GIS; knowledge of traffic simulation software such as SYNCHRO and PTV VISSIM is a plus
Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
AICP certification or PE license is desired

What We Offer At AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.

Benefits

We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Two Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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