Senior Traffic Safety Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
Edison, NJ
Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Traffic Safety Engineer. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires direct engagement with our client, New Jersey DOT Headquarters in Ewing Township, NJ.

Your role

  • Work in-person as an embedded employee 5 days a week, at the New Jersy DOT HQ in Ewing Township, NJ.
  • Be well-versed in the design and implementation of Traffic Engineering devices, ITS devices (WWD, V2X) and TSMO strategies (geofencing for targeted message sharing) and other roadway safety devices, such as guiderails etc.
  • Be knowledgeable of various Data Driven Safety Analyses, Safe System Approach, New Jersey 2025 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Crash data analysis, Crash Modification Factors, FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, and their design and implementation.
  • Having knowledge of and interaction with various states' Intersection Control Evaluation tools is a preference.
  • Occasionally designs and develop plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings regarding ITS design and Traffic studies.
  • Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
  • Support the development of planned/unplanned events, traffic data, road geometrics, construction plans, and other inputs to understand and plan for traffic impacts and mitigation strategies.
  • Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings and maps. 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.
  • Outlines and prepare relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
  • Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
  • Participates 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. Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years' experience since B.S.; three years' experience since M.S.; Incumbents typically have six to ten years' since Bachelor's degree.
  • Good technical writing, computer, and communications 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.

Find out more.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here .

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Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis 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.

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.
Posted 2026-02-20

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