What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer position at AtkinsRéalis?
Overview
AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer in Denver, Colorado to help us grow our transportation planning expertise. Our team works on a diverse range of high-profile projects throughout Colorado and other states. In this role, you will help us deliver projects for local municipalities, state DOT's, and federal clients at both a local and national level.
Your role
The successful candidate will lead technical elements of transportation planning studies and provide expertise in transportation modeling for corridor and environmental studies in accordance with FHWA processes. Experience with traffic modeling software, such as Transmodeler, VISSIM, and/or Aimsun, along with knowledge of corridor and environmental study processes is required for this role. This individual must have the technical expertise to lead modeling components of corridor analyses, present results to clients and incorporate feedback, lead the production of technical reports, and coordinate with internal project teams and junior staff. The role may also involve a variety of other transportation planning studies, and may also include project management, proposal preparation, and business development activities.
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 Atkins Realis
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 $120,000 - $165,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated Senior Transportation Planner or Engineer in Denver, Colorado to help us grow our transportation planning expertise. Our team works on a diverse range of high-profile projects throughout Colorado and other states. In this role, you will help us deliver projects for local municipalities, state DOT's, and federal clients at both a local and national level.
Your role
The successful candidate will lead technical elements of transportation planning studies and provide expertise in transportation modeling for corridor and environmental studies in accordance with FHWA processes. Experience with traffic modeling software, such as Transmodeler, VISSIM, and/or Aimsun, along with knowledge of corridor and environmental study processes is required for this role. This individual must have the technical expertise to lead modeling components of corridor analyses, present results to clients and incorporate feedback, lead the production of technical reports, and coordinate with internal project teams and junior staff. The role may also involve a variety of other transportation planning studies, and may also include project management, proposal preparation, and business development activities.
- Acts as technical lead on transportation planning projects directing junior staff.
- Provides guidance and oversight to multi-disciplinary teams, including providing guidance on technical analysis, report documentation, alternatives analysis, and modeling efforts.
- May manage transportation planning projects.
- Assists with analysis and preparation of reports, such as feasibility and corridor studies, traffic impact analyses, multi-modal projects, and safety projects.
- Is proficient at using modeling software such as TransModeler, Aimsun, and/or Vissim, as well as Synchro, HCS, SIDRA, and/or IHSDM to develop project solutions.
- Provides quality control reviews for work performed by others.
- Coordinates with clients and leads client meetings.
- Writes project proposal components, develops scopes of work, and compiles fee estimates.
- Supports business development efforts by meeting with current and potential clients.
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, or related field.
- Have a Professional Registration in your field of practice, e.g., P.E. or AICP, with a preferred certification of PTOE and/or RSP.
- Display strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be willing to mentor and guide junior staff.
- Be dynamic and passionate about the transportation planning field.
- Demonstrate a proven track record in applying a range of relevant analytical techniques to meet varying client / project requirements on a diverse range of projects.
- Have good organizational, communication, time, and budget management skills.
- Manage and work on various projects of various sizes concurrently.
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 Atkins Realis
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 $120,000 - $165,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note To Staffing And Direct Hire Agencies
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
Salary : $120,000 - $165,000