ITS/Traffic Engineer

Job Description

Overview 

We are seeking an ITS / Traffic Engineer to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will require a minimum of 1-4 years of experience with ITS/Traffic Engineering. The role will include providing the engineering support tasks of the West Michigan Transportation Operations Center (WMTOC) in Grand Rapids, in addition to other project work with the AtkinsRéalis ITS & Traffic team in the southeast Michigan.

Your role 

• Provide direct, real-time support for tasks associated with traffic operations and management at the WMTOC.
• Perform regular quality assurance activities to support the Transportation Operation Center's (TOC) performance.
• Deliver comprehensive and accurate reports to help communicate and track various transportation performance levels and roadway trends.
• Performs ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
• Conduct ITS / connected vehicle design, traffic operational and safety studies, traffic modeling, signal designs.
• Develops drawings for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings for transportation projects.
• Perform traffic impact studies for new developments.
• Conduct field activities such as traffic counts, traffic observations, and travel time studies.
• Design and Testing of a Completed and Operational ITS System, Including DMS, CSS, CTSS, and Traffic Detectors.
• Engage in Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Engage ITS Architectures & Systems Engineering Process.
• Perform Data and Video Communications Networks and Systems Integration, Including Fiber Optic and Wireless Systems.

About you 

• B.S. in Civil Engineering. Minimal experience is required of incumbents with a bachelor’s degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.
• Typical incumbents have one to four years of experience.
• E.I.T or P.E. license is a plus.
• Some experience in ITS construction preferred.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
• Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim is a plus.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience 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 $75,000 - $90,000 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 

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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