AtkinsRéalis

Senior Transportation Engineer/Task Lead

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerAtkinsRéalis
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted28 Sep 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Transportation Team in Austin, TX as a Senior Transportation Engineer/Task Lead on various Roadway projects and Programmatic activities. In this role, you will apply technical expertise and project management experience to lead engineering design teams on a variety of transportation-related projects. Also performs the basic project functions of client communication, production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, and financial management. Functions as a mentor to assist others in their training and development. This position is client-facing and has tremendous growth and career development potential.

Your role

As a Senior Transportation Engineer:

Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings. May supervise the production of these drawings. 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.
Prepares assigned sections of reports working under the close review of a more experienced professional.
Participates on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures and collects samples for quality control testing.
Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
Performs engineering calculations.
Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

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About you

BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering.
7+ years of engineering experience.
Must have TxDOT highway/roadway design experience.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Tolling experience is a plus
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
P.E. license in TX is required.
MicroStation, Open Road Designer.

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 $120,000 - $160,000 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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

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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. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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.

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