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Exploring transportation jobs in the US with AtkinsRéalis

From Roadway Engineers to Traffic Management Specialists, transportation jobs are essential to keeping the US economy moving.

Better travel improves daily lives, too. Our work in planning, designing, building, and operating rail and transit systems–ones that are sensitive to end-user differences–helps people around the globe work, study, and connect with others.

At AtkinsRéalis, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional rail and transit solutions through our end-to-end capabilities.

Transportation job opportunities in the US

What is a transportation job? A transportation job involves planning, designing, and managing systems that move people and goods efficiently and safely.

Professionals in this field work on everything from urban transit systems to highway infrastructure, aiming to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance sustainability in transportation networks.

Here is a breakdown of the types of jobs we offer and what to expect:

  • Rail and Transit - design and support efficient rail and metro systems for urban areas.
  • Local Transport - improve bus networks, bike paths, and other local transit options.
  • Highways and Roads - plan and maintain safe, efficient roadways for growing cities.
  • Bridges - build and maintain safe, durable bridges over various terrains.
  • Tunnels - design and manage tunnels for roadways and subways, focusing on safety.
  • Ports & Maritime - enhance port facilities to streamline trade and cargo flow.
  • Airports & Aviation - develop airports and runways, improving air traffic and passenger experiences.

Why you'll want to pursue a career in transportation: benefits

Training and development opportunities

We develop comprehensive training programs to equip project teams with the essential skills required to maintain projects.

A career in transportation offers extensive growth potential, with pathways leading to advanced technical roles, project management, and even executive positions.

Work across the lifecycle of projects

At AtkinsRéalis, we are known for our ability to handle the entire project lifecycle. Well, what does this mean for you? It means you have opportunities to contribute to projects from inception to completion.

If you are passionate about innovation and engineering excellence, we present a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the future of transportation.

We also integrate eco-friendly practices and assessments to ensure that projects promote sustainable development.

Exciting transportation projects

By applying the knowledge we've acquired through decades of working on major projects, we're improving the passenger experience for individuals worldwide and connecting communities in innovative ways, fit for the future.

Take the Federal Way Link Extension project as an example, it is designed to create faster, more reliable transportation options for the growing southern portion of King County, Washington.

This 7.8-mile extension of the Link light rail line, featuring three elevated stations, is Sound Transit's largest design-build contract at $1.4 billion. It extends service from Angle Lake Station to Federal Way Transit Center, with new stations at Kent Des Moines Road, South 272nd Street, and the Federal Way Transit Center, set to open in 2024.

Change the way the world connects in a transportation career with AtkinsRéalis

At AtkinsRéalis, you'll work on challenges that bring traditional engineering and new technologies together, creating new ideas and finding intelligent solutions and ways to improve existing infrastructure.

Explore our transportation jobs today

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