Sr ITS/Traffic Engineer I

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Ref: R-159486

About the role

We are seeking an Sr ITS / Traffic Engineer I to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will require a minimum of 6-9 years of experience with ITS/Traffic Engineering. The role will include providing engineering support tasks for the West Michigan Transportation Operations Center (WMTOC) in Grand Rapids, in addition to other project work with the AtkinsRéalis ITS & Traffic team in southeast Michigan.

• Provide direct, real-time support for tasks associated with traffic operations and management at the WMTOC.
• Perform regular quality assurance activities to support the Transportation Operation Center's (TOC) performance.
• Deliver comprehensive and accurate reports to help communicate and track various transportation performance levels and roadway trends.
• Perform ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
• Conduct ITS / connected vehicle design, traffic operational and safety studies, traffic modeling, signal designs.
• Develop 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, and travel time studies.
• Design and testing of a completed and operational ITS system, including DMS, CSS, CTSS, and traffic detectors.
• Engage in testing and acceptance specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Engage ITS architectures & systems engineering process.
• Perform data and video communications networks and systems integration, including fiber optic and wireless systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering. Minimal experience is required with a bachelor's degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to the hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.
• Typical incumbents have one to four years of experience.
• E.I.T or P.E. license is a plus.
• Some experience in ITS construction preferred.
• Technical writing, computer, and communications skills required.
• Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim is a plus.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 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 $105,000 - $118,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.