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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 Jersey 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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.