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Atlas Technical Consultants

Traffic Engineer 2

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-90K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-90K Annually
Junior
Provides traffic and transportation engineering support for airport, transit, and roadway projects. Develops and calibrates PTV VISSIM microsimulation models, performs traffic analyses using Synchro and HCS, prepares signal plans, conducts field data collection, and supports ITS studies. The role also produces reports, dashboards, charts, and technical documentation; coordinates deliverables with clients; and requires up to 20% domestic travel.
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About Atlas

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.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for airport (landside, airfield and passenger terminal) planning for major international airport operations.
  • Adhere to all traffic/transit/aviation design concepts, software, manuals, and criteria.
  • Perform travel time runs for bus and rail modes.
  • Conduct field measurements of airport/transit passenger facilities.
  • Develop, calibrate, maintain, and document PTV VISSIM microsimulation models (or equivalent microsimulation platform) for complex airport facilities, including terminal curbsides, access roadways, parking/garage interfaces, and commercial vehicle facilities.
  • Develop scenario-based simulation analyses to evaluate operational impacts of curbside management strategies, construction phasing, lane closures, detours, and temporary traffic control, including queue, delay, and throughput performance measures.
  • Conduct field data collection for speed limit alteration studies.
  • Develop traffic signal plans and associated plan revisions.
  • Perform traffic analysis studies using Synchro and HCS traffic analysis software.
  • Support ITS-related studies (including those involving AV/CV applications) as needed and prepare study summaries/reports consistent with project requirements.
  • Perform technical administrative duties such as preparing reports, tables, graphs and charts.
  • Process data for various dashboard applications (Power BI or equivalent) used for various transportation agencies for internal and external/public consumption.
  • Perform compilation of data and convert them into information, plans, presentations.
  • Maintain technical files and support documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted practices.
  • Coordinate with clients regarding deliverables, requested changes to those deliverables and schedules.
  • Up to 20% domestic travel.

You’ll thrive here if you have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Transportation Planning, Construction, or Aviation Operations Management
  • 30 months of experience with BlueBeam, GIS, AutoCAD, or MicroStation
  • 30 months of experience with the process of taking raw data and developing analytical models in Excel, Power BI, Python, Synchro, or HCS
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

  • Health & Wellness: Standard company benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life/AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, and educational assistance program

  • 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
  • Compensation: $89,898 annual salary
    The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law.

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!

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