Roadway Design Engineer

  • SNC-Lavalin
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Full Time

WE ARE HIRING!

AtkinsRealis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Roads & Highways Georgia Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Atlanta, GA.

ABOUT US

AtkinsRealis is one of the worlds most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRealis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRealis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.
  • Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.): Generally, applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of somewhat diversified tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation, and deductive reasoning.
  • Decision-Making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error): Receives direct supervision on new aspects of assignments, exercising independent judgment on details of regular assignments, making preliminary selections, minor modifications, and adaptations of alternatives. May perform limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer, using prescribed methods.
  • Work direction given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given): May give work direction or coordinate the work of technicians and others who assist in specific assignments.
  • Internal Contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization): Interfaces with technical professionals and technical managers.
  • External Contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization): Limited external contacts with regulatory agency staff and suppliers of services, equipment and/or construction materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • EDUCATION: B.S. in Engineering. Minimal experience is required of incumbents with a Bachelor's Degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.
  • SPECIAL SKILLS: Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills. PC and CAD skills required.
  • PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: F. E. or EIT desired.

WHY JOIN US?

AtkinsRealis is an exciting place to Start Your Career! With a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people, we leverage our global employee network to create valuable partnerships and deliver solutions for humanitys toughest challenges. AtkinsRealis promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, and our company ethos encourages collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology, and our culture. We are rapidly growing in the US, and we need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRealis!

WHAT WE OFFER AT ATKINSREALIS:

AtkinsRealis realizes the importance of mental and physical health, personal and professional development, and holistic wellbeing. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package to aid our employees peace of mind in and outside of work.

As a Full-Time employee, you will enjoy a robust rewards package including enrollment into Emerge, our new graduate experience, providing:

  • Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
  • Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRealis network
  • Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
  • Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
  • Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits include competitive salaries; Flexible work schedules; Group Insurance; Two Floating Holidays; Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity); Pet Insurance; Retirement Savings Plan with employer match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Employee Resources Groups supporting women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals; 2-to-1 donation match for STEAM-related educational initiatives through the AtkinsRealis Foundation.

Expected compensation range is between $56 ,700 - $94,500 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRealis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRealis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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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, AtkinsRealis 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.

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At AtkinsRealis , 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.

Job ID: 487373570
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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