Job Description

Overview

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.

Your role

• Work in-person as an embedded employee 5 days a week, at the New Jersy 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.

About you

• 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.

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.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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 absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, 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.