Traffic Safety Engineer

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Traffic Safety Engineer to join our New Jersey Safety Team. This is an entry‑level position and is based out of Ewing Township, NJ.

• Work in‑person as an embedded employee 5 days a week, at the New Jersey DOT HQ in Ewing Township, NJ.
• Be well‑versed in the design and implementation of Traffic Engineering devices, ITS devices (WWD, V2X) and TSMO strategies (geofencing for targeted message sharing) and other roadway safety devices, such as guiderails.
• Be knowledgeable of various Data Driven Safety Analyses, Safe System Approach, New Jersey 2025 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Crash data analysis, Crash Modification Factors, FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, and their design and implementation.
• Having knowledge of and interaction with various states' Intersection Control Evaluation tools is a preference.
• Reviews plans, drawings, and other recommendations to ensure solutions meet agency guidelines for complete streets and safe systems guidelines.
• Assists with engineering investigations and planning work which has a well‑defined scope.
• Supports the development of planned/unplanned events, traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and maps; prepares specifications.
• Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Researches feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Coordinates with other disciplines as required; performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
• May perform other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Experience:
  
  0‑2 Years of professional experience in a related technical field.
• Education:
  
  Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with dashboards, modeling and simulation software, and other tools and practices necessary to analyze data from a transportation and planning perspective.
• Professional Registrations:
  None.

As an entry‑level, full‑time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

• Opportunities to work on various projects of varying size and scope.
• Structured mentorship from professionals across the global AtkinsRéalis network.
• Formal business and soft‑skills training on time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication.
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network.
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.
• Additional 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 absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Expected compensation range is between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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