Traffic Management Specialist

Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking a Traffic Management Specialist (TMS) to join our Selma, NC office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Must be able to second shift (1:45PM – 10:15PM). Training is conducted over a 5-week period, Monday through Friday 9AM – 5PM. Due to the nature of our industry, candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.

• Detect and monitor traffic incidents using congestion maps, traffic cameras, responder radios and other technologies.

• Determine the appropriate response to traffic incidents by assessing incident characteristics, traffic impacts, available resources, and other factors.

• Document incident details, response activity, and other critical data in real-time.

• Publish incident details on the DriveNC.gov website and create other traveler information to help motorists avoid impacted roadways.

• Activate electronic roadside message boards to warn motorists of hazardous travel conditions and to reroute traffic around affected areas.

• Actively seek out incident details and relay critical intel to NCDOT and other emergency responders in real-time.

• Dispatch NCDOT’s incident management assistance patrol (IMAP) and coordinate with NCDOT field staff including maintenance and traffic signal technicians.

• Manage statewide alerts for missing persons (Amber & Silver Alerts) and law enforcement alerts (Blue & Fugitive Alerts).

• Handle mass intake and output of weather information and roadway conditions during major adverse weather events including Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.

• Coordinate with DOT agencies from other states and serve as primary point of contact for NC traffic operations.

• Research, identify and review planned construction, maintenance, and special events and activities as required.

• Execute response plans for planned events and unplanned incidents.

• Perform routine device and systems tests to support timely repairs and overall system health.

• May perform other assignments as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.

What will you contribute?

• High school diploma (or equivalent); must have completed 90-day TOC training.

• Six months related experience in dispatch center or 911 operations or comparable relevant experience is preferred.

• Experience in a position involving public contact and telephone responsibilities preferred.

• Must be proficient with computer skills.

• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Must have good command of the English language.

• Ability to perform in a professional courteous manner and remain friendly while under pressure.

• Must have an aptitude for geography and maps.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

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.

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

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Expected compensation range is between $18.00 - $20.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.