Job Description

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 motivated Transportation Planner or Engineer to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work together with a talented and diverse team to contribute to innovative transportation solutions for clients such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and municipalities. The ideal candidate will support the development and implementation of comprehensive transportation systems, including travel demand forecasting, plan development, and multimodal networks planning while addressing regional and statewide mobility goals. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and enhance your professional skills supported by an integrated transportation professional team. You will have unique opportunities to work on key aspects of transportation projects from their incubation to completion.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects-driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

As an integral member of the Atlanta Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Team, you will play a vital role in developing and applying transportation models, supporting and implementing transportation plans and designs that prioritize multimodal systems, ensuring alignment with regional and statewide mobility goals. Your responsibilities will include conducting research, data collection, and performing analysis related to travel demand modeling, and mobility patterns using Big Data and software tools such as Bentley® CUBE, PTV VISUM, TransCAD, and GIS.

You will prepare reports, traffic forecasts, and technical documents to support transportation studies and guide project and design decision-making. Collaborating with internal and external clients, you will work to ensure project outcomes address the needs of economic development and diverse populations. You will also involve in public outreach activities, including attending meetings, workshops, and events, to gather input and effectively communicate project plans.

Additionally, you will have opportunities to analyze traffic operations and safety improvement measures, providing practical recommendations to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation networks. You will collaborate with environmental specialists, urban planners, highway designers, safety engineers, signal and ITS designers, and other professionals to integrate transportation systems with broader land use and environmental planning objectives.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field with graduate level studies preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation planning or a related field preferred or 2 years since Master's
• Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools, such as Bentley® CUBE, PTV VISUM, TransCAD, and GIS; knowledge of traffic simulation software such as SYNCHRO and PTV VISSIM is a plus
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• AICP certification or PE license is desired

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.