Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer to join our Rail & Transit Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Los Angeles CA.

Under direct supervision supports the delivery of engineering projects by applying foundational engineering principles to design analysis investigation and project execution addition to technical assignments the role provides significant support in process improvement team operations project coordination and stakeholder engagement activities. The position helps improve project delivery efficiency through development of workflows tools procedures and management systems while building technical and professional experience.

Your Role

Process Improvement & Team Operations:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project and team operations.
• Develop maintain and improve workflows templates checklists tracking tools and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with implementation of project delivery best practices and quality management processes.
• Evaluate existing work processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency consistency communication and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain team knowledge repositories lessons learned reference materials and project management tools.
• Support development of dashboards metrics and reporting mechanisms used for project and operational decision-making.
• Assist supervisors and project managers in implementing process improvements across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Support adoption of digital tools automation solutions and collaboration platforms that improve team performance.

Design Analysis & Technical Execution:

• Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to support design and technical deliverables.
• Develop engineering drawings specifications calculations and other technical deliverables under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
• Prepare assigned sections of technical reports documentation and graphical presentations under review.
• Perform routine engineering calculations and data analysis using established methods and tools.
• Support engineering investigations and planning activities by collecting compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Evaluate defined alternatives and contribute to feasibility assessments of engineering solutions.
• Research site conditions regulatory requirements and design considerations to inform project work.

Project Planning & Delivery:

• Develop materials to support permit applications and project documentation including data collection and organization.
• Participate in construction-related activities including observations documentation and progress tracking.
• Support project managers and team leads by tracking project actions deliverables schedules and follow-up items.
• Assist with preparation of meeting materials status reports project dashboards and coordination documents.
• Support development and maintenance of team procedures templates workflows and other tools that improve project delivery efficiency.
• Assist with project and team administrative activities including document management meeting coordination and maintaining project records.

Quality Compliance & Risk Management:

• Review shop drawings for general conformance with specifications under guidance from senior professionals.
• Support quality control processes and ensure engineering work products comply with project requirements standards and established procedures.
• Conduct field observations to gain understanding of construction methods and project execution.

Collaboration Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with technical professionals managers and project teams to complete assigned work.
• Coordinate with technicians or other support roles on specific tasks or deliverables as assigned.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and as appropriate external parties such as clients regulatory contacts suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support communications between project teams clients and company leadership by preparing meeting materials presentations summaries and follow-up documentation.
• Assist supervisors and project managers with coordination of team activities resource planning efforts and management reporting requirements.
• Perform related duties that support business project or operating unit objectives

About You

• EXPERIENCE:
  • 0-2 years of related professional experience.
• EDUCATION:
  • Completion of Bachelors degree in Civil Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
• SPECIAL SKILLS:
  • Project coordination and organizational skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare 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 various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis 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 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

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $80000 - $90000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Are you ready to start 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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