Transportation Engineer

Transportation Engineer

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone's responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Atlas is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Section 130 railroad-highway crossing safety projects involving CSXT rail corridors. In this role, you will contribute to projects that improve transportation safety by supporting crossing evaluations, engineering plan development, field documentation, and coordination with public agencies and project stakeholders.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys combining technical design, fieldwork, and collaboration to help deliver transportation safety improvements from project initiation through closeout.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and review railroad crossing signing and marking plans using MicroStation and CADD tools.
• Support field observations, data collection, safety assessments, and project documentation for highway-rail crossing improvements.
• Assist with engineering evaluations related to warning devices, crossing surfaces, traffic operations, and railroad coordination.
• Prepare exhibits, quantity calculations, meeting documentation, plan markups, and project support materials.
• Coordinate with GDOT, CSXT, local agencies, and internal project teams to support project delivery and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to project tracking, reporting, closeout activities, and continuous improvement of railroad crossing safety programs.

You'll thrive here if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a strong foundation in transportation infrastructure and roadway design.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in transportation, highway, traffic, railroad, or closely related disciplines.
• Experience supporting plan development, technical reviews, field investigations, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with GDOT, railroad partners, local agencies, and consultant teams to keep projects moving forward.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, CADD, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth KMZ files, and Street View.
• Experience with railroad crossing signing and marking projects; experience outside of traditional highway construction is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MUTCD requirements and Georgia railroad crossing signing and marking standards and practices.
• Understanding of railroad crossing warning systems, pre-emption operations, crossing surface design, and related engineering practices.
• Familiarity with GDOT railroad project processes, public project delivery requirements, and agency coordination.
• Knowledge of the Georgia railroad network and the unique considerations involved in highway-rail crossing safety improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering quality work that enhances public safety and community infrastructure.

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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