Senior Roadway Designer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Designer to join our Edison, NJ office. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires direct engagement with our client, New Jersey DOT Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Work in-person as an embedded employee 5 days a week, at the New Jersey DOT HQ in Ewing Township, NJ.
• Serve as a plan review specialist, confirming that designs submitted for review meet agency guidelines for complete street and safe systems guidelines.
• Design and develop plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
• Participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as required.
• Perform field observations of construction where appropriate.
• Demonstrate proven roadway planning & design experience.
• Familiar with Safe Systems Approach and knowledge of proven safety countermeasures.
• Understand Strategic Highway Safety Plans (SHSP).
• Proficient with design manuals (e.g., MUTCD, geometric design handbooks)
• Perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Requirements

• B .S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with seven years of experience since B.S. or 6 years since M.S. Typical incumbent has ten to fourteen years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality recommendations.
• Adaptability to NJDOT standards and expectations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• P.E. is preferred.

About you

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Benefits

• 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 absence options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits

Pay

Expected compensation range is between $95,000 - $147,600 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site position.