Central Atlantic Transportation Planning Group Lead

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Central Atlantic Transportation Planning Group Lead in Raliegh, OR Asheville, OR Charlotte NC.

Your role

As the Central Atlantic Planning Group Lead, you will spearhead transportation planning initiatives across the Central Atlantic region. This role involves leading and growing municipal and state transportation planning services, particularly in North Carolina. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on various planning studies, provide planning advice to engineering teams, and lead the development of scopes of work, as well as the development of documentation and reports. Your work will contribute to transformational transportation projects, including multi-use trails and paths, complete street projects, corridor improvements, safety improvements, and resiliency assessments. Other duties include:

• Lead and grow the transportation planning team.
• Support other transportation and environmental planning and engineering teams regionally and nationally.
• Independently or collaboratively work with marketing teams, write successful proposals.
• Author technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Provide deliverables to clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead effective engagement and communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Manage various transportation project developments, including planning, feasibility, and corridor studies.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, driving project pursuits and execution.
• Foster the growth of staff resources in North Carolina and collaborate with other offices nationwide.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning or related field. Master's or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• This level may be achieved by Planners with fifteen years experience since Bachelor's, or fourteen years since Master's.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software and tools.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and policies.
• P.E. License or AICP certification desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Reward & 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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

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

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $167,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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