Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail & Transit Process Improvement Engineer to join our Rail & Transit Team. This is an entry-level position based in Los Angeles, CA. Under direct supervision, this role supports engineering projects through the application of foundational engineering principles to design, analysis, investigation, and project execution. In addition to technical assignments, the role provides significant support in process improvement, team operations, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The position aims to improve project delivery efficiency through the development of workflows, tools, procedures, and management systems, while building technical and professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Team Operations

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project and team operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve workflows, templates, checklists, tracking tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of project delivery best practices and quality management processes.
• Evaluate existing work processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain team knowledge repositories, lessons learned, reference materials, and project management tools.
• Support the development of dashboards, metrics, and reporting mechanisms for project and operational decision-making.
• Assist supervisors and project managers in implementing process improvements across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Support the adoption of digital tools, automation solutions, and collaboration platforms to improve team performance.

Design, Analysis & Technical Execution

• Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to support design and technical deliverables.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical deliverables under guidance.
• Prepare assigned sections of technical reports, documentation, and graphical presentations under review.
• Perform routine engineering calculations and data analysis using established methods and tools.
• Support engineering investigations and planning by collecting, compiling, and analyzing relevant data.
• Evaluate defined alternatives and contribute to feasibility assessments of engineering solutions.
• Research site conditions, regulatory requirements, and design considerations.

Project Planning & Delivery

• Develop materials to support permit applications and project documentation.
• Participate in construction-related activities including observations, documentation, and progress tracking.
• Support project managers and team leads by tracking project actions, deliverables, schedules, and follow-up items.
• Assist with the preparation of meeting materials, status reports, project dashboards, and coordination documents.
• Support the development and maintenance of team procedures, templates, workflows, and other tools to improve project delivery efficiency.
• Assist with project and team administrative activities, including document management, meeting coordination, and maintaining project records.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Review shop drawings for general conformance with specifications under guidance.
• Support quality control processes and ensure engineering work products comply with project requirements, standards, and established procedures.
• Conduct field observations to understand construction methods and project execution.

Collaboration, Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with technical professionals, managers, and project teams to complete assigned work.
• Coordinate with technicians or other support roles on specific tasks or deliverables.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and, as appropriate, external parties such as clients, regulatory contacts, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support communications between project teams, clients, and company leadership by preparing meeting materials, presentations, summaries, and follow-up documentation.
• Assist supervisors and project managers with coordination of team activities, resource planning, and management reporting.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• 0-2 years of related professional experience.

Education

• Completion of Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.

Special Skills

• Project coordination and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Professional Registrations

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.