Traffic Design Engineer

Why join us?

It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company 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 include 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 an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join Atkins in Orlando, Florida as a Traffic Design Engineer- Signing and Pavement Markings Lead supporting the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Program, working as an "extension of staff" in the client's office in Ocoee, FL (metro Orlando area).

This position will provide career growth opportunities by serving as a Traffic Design discipline lead and through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure successful project delivery.

Relocation assistance is available.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Traffic Engineering, including design of signing and pavement markings, and experience with limited access facilities. Willingness to be a team player and an open communicator is a must.

About Us

AtkinsRealis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis 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.

AtkinsRealis 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?

• Signing and Pavement Markings Lead role, managing a wide array of projects, outreach and coordination with diverse stakeholders on key projects.

• Manages discipline task assignments and closely coordinates with Production Project Managers regarding project status and technical issues resolution.

• Responsible for signing and pavement marking plans review, development of project scopes, preparation of staff hour estimates and contract negotiations.

• Completes minor in-house traffic design tasks ranging from the preparation of concept plans to signed and sealed contract documents.

• Reviews design plans and provides / communicates clear and concise comments from the reviews to other consultants and other agencies.

• Responsible for Request for Information (RFI) requests during construction.

• Responsible for all review and approval of traffic design-related shop drawings from the contractor.

• Involvement in multiple projects operating on multiple schedules.

• Works full time in the client's office and must be able to communicate well with others.

• Represents the client at meetings, making decisions and recommendations on behalf of the client concerning traffic design issues and disseminating the results of the meetings to the appropriate client staff.

• May be required to speak in small/medium sized groups with other engineering consultants and as well as the clients to provide engineering direction to the team.

• Performs other such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice.

• This level may be achieved with 7 years since B.S. or 6 years since M.S. Typical incumbent has ten to fourteen years of experience.

• Six years of experience in Traffic Design, which must include significant experience in preparing Signing and Pavement Marking plans.

• Experience desired but not required with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Design Standards, FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM), and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), but not limited to these resources.

• Knowledge of the operations and signing requirements of toll facilities and Express/managed lanes is preferred.

• Toll industry experience is a plus.

• Professionalism / Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization and to represent the firm professionally.

• Client Service

• Ability to listen to, understand and anticipate client needs. Ability to track deliverables to meet those needs.

• Leadership

• Must have the ability to lead and coordinate meetings, as well as work well in a team environment with other consultants in the client's office. Effective interpersonal, partnering and persuasive skills.;

• Communication

• Strong, effective technical writing, oral and listening communication skills in English including ability to present concepts verbally; good public speaking ability to groups of people.

• Analytical & Critical Thinking

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skill; Ability to develop and review policies, methods, practices, and procedures.

• Time Management & Organization

• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Adaptability

• Ability to adapt to changing needs, requirements, and priorities; lead and communicate to ensure staff are working in a coordinated manner.

• Must be able to travel within the state on a limited daily and overnight basis as needed basis to support the client.

• Strong understanding / history with FDOT clients and municipalities.

• Ability to work under pressure of multiple projects.

• Knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Professional, MicroStation or AutoCAD is required. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Project, Visio and SharePoint is desired.

• Professional Engineer Registration in the State of Florida is required. If registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months is a plus.

• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) not required, but a plus.

What we offer at Atkins:

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 help 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.

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

• Paid Family Leave

• 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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