Transportation Engineer/Planner

Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Denver, CO. This position provides the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation projects throughout Colorado and across the country, supporting local municipalities, state DOTs, and federal clients. Our team works at the intersection of transportation planning and traffic engineering, helping clients understand transportation needs, evaluate alternatives, improve safety and operations, and make informed transportation investment decisions. The successful candidate will work with experienced planners and engineers on projects ranging from traffic operations and corridor studies to roadway safety, traffic noise analysis, environmental studies, and broader transportation planning efforts. Your Role Support traffic microsimulation and transportation modeling, with opportunities to use tools such as TransModeler, VISSIM, or Aimsun, and regional travel demand models. Perform traffic operations analyses using tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS, including intersection, corridor, freeway, and interchange analyses. Support roadway safety studies and Road Safety Audits, including review of crash data, field observations, identification of safety concerns, and evaluation of potential countermeasures. Support traffic noise analyses for transportation and environmental studies, including traffic data development, field data collection, modeling, and documentation using FHWA's Traffic Noise Model (TNM). Use GIS and data-analysis tools to evaluate and communicate transportation conditions and findings. Collect, organize, review, and analyze traffic and transportation data, including traffic volumes, travel times, speeds, crash data, and other transportation datasets. Assist in developing and evaluating transportation improvement alternatives, including intersection and corridor improvements, access-management strategies, and multimodal improvements. Prepare figures, exhibits, technical memoranda, reports, presentations, and other materials that clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Support project managers and senior technical staff with client coordination, agency meetings, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. About You EXPERIENCE: 0-2 Years of professional experience and any experience in the Transportation field, especially in traffic modelling is a huge plus. EDUCATION: Completion of Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university or completion of a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Planning from a PAB accredited college/university. SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong technical writing and written communication skills, with the ability to organize technical information and communicate findings clearly. Familiarity with one or more transportation analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, TransModeler, VISSIM or similar software is preferred but not required. Experience with Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis. Willingness to participate in occasional field work and travel to project locations. Valid U.S. driver's license. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: E.I. or E.I.T. certification is preferred for engineering candidates. 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. As an entry-level Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing: Opportunities to work on variou…

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