Senior ITS Traffic Engineer

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Senior ITS Traffic Engineer to join our ITS team in Exton, PA, to lead and work on various NJDOT ITS and Traffic Engineering projects.

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?

• Lead and manage ITS design projects for NJDOT, NJTA, and regional agencies.
• Provide technical oversight for the development of contract documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Mentor Junior staff and assist with team development, QA/QC, and resource forecasting.
• 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, origin destination studies. Designand Testing of a completed and Operational ITS System, including DMS, CSS, CCTV cameras and Traffic Detectors.
• Experience with Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Data and Video Communications Networks and Systems Integration, Including Fiber and Wireless Systems.
• Experience with Design, Deployment & Operation of ITS Technologies.

What will you contribute?

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• This level may be achieved by Engineers with ten years of experience since B.S. or nine since M.S.
• Typical incumbent has fifteen to twenty years of experience.
• P.E. license is required.
• Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license a plus.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
• Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim.
• MicroStation experience required.

What we offer at AtkinsRealis:

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.

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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Expected compensation range is between $125,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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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. 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.