Senior Traffic Engineer Lead

We are seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer Lead, working as an "extension of staff" in the clients office in Raleigh, NC to lead our engineering team and work on various projects at the North Carolina State Transportation Operations Center.

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings regarding ITS design and Traffic studies.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
• Support 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.
• Develop and maintain response plans and other resources to support traffic operations.
• Interface with construction project stakeholders and provide regular support related to the management and operations of major work zones.
• Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and maps. Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
• Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks. These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope.
• Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining construction progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluates the results from quality control testing.
• Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and writes miscellaneous reports. Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost, and material quantity estimates.
• 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.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with seven years’ experience since B.S.; six years’ experience since M.S.; Incumbents typically have ten to fourteen years since bachelor’s degree.
• Good technical writing, computer, and communications skills.
• P.E. license is required.

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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.

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