Transportation Engineer

About the role

Atlas is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Section 130 railroad-highway crossing safety projects involving CSXT rail corridors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review railroad crossing signing and marking plans using MicroStation and CADD tools.
• Support field observations, data collection, safety assessments, and project documentation for highway-rail crossing improvements.
• Affiliate with engineering evaluations related to warning devices, crossing surfaces, traffic operations, and railroad coordination.
• Prepare exhibits, quantity calculations, meeting documentation, plan markups, and project support materials.
• Cook up with GDOT, CSXT, local agencies, and internal project teams to support project delivery and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to project tracking, reporting, closeout activities, and continuous improvement of railroad crossing safety programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a strong foundation in transportation infrastructure and roadway design.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, highway, traffic, railroad, or closely related disciplines.
• Experience supporting plan development, technical reviews, field investigations, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with GDOT, railroad partners, local agencies, and consultant teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, CADD, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth KMZ files, and Street View.
• Experience with railroad crossing signing and marking projects; experience outside of traditional highway construction is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD requirements and Georgia railroad crossing signing and marking standards and practices.
• Understanding of railroad crossing warning systems, pre-emption operations, crossing surface design, and related engineering practices.
• Familiarity with GDOT railroad project processes, public project delivery requirements, and agency coordination.
• Familiarity with the Georgia railroad network and the unique considerations involved in highway-rail crossing safety improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering quality work that enhances public safety and community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, highway, traffic, railroad, or closely related disciplines.
• Experience supporting plan development, technical reviews, field investigations, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, CADD, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth KMZ files, and Street View.
• Experience with railroad crossing signing and marking projects; experience outside of traditional highway construction is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD requirements and Georgia railroad crossing signing and marking standards and practices.
• Understanding of railroad crossing warning systems, pre-emption operations, crossing surface design, and related engineering practices.
• Familiarity with GDOT railroad project processes, public project delivery requirements, and agency coordination.
• Familiarity with the Georgia railroad network and the unique considerations involved in highway-rail crossing safety improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering quality work that enhances public safety and community infrastructure.

Skills

• MicroStation
• CADD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Earth KMZ files
• Street View

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging, and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.