What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Engineer position at Drive Engineering?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Junior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Engineer
Location
Philadelphia, PA (Center City)
Job Type
Full time (40 hours/week); PTO and benefits
Job Description
Drive Engineering is currently seeking a highly motivated junior ITS/Traffic engineer working under the direction of a licensed engineer to complete various tasks related to transportation, ITS, and traffic engineering projects. An opportunity to work on both traffic engineering and ITS projects will be provided with a career track to pursue either or both in the future. The candidate will be expected to work on site in the Center City office with the opportunity to take a hybrid work schedule in the future.
Requirements
- BS or MS Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer License (Pennsylvania preferred).
- Extensive experience with AutoCAD or Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, and Synchro.
- Familiarity with PennDOT ITS or traffic engineering standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines.
- Previous experience working in the transportation engineering industry for at least four (4) years.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Prepare traffic and crash analyses, technical memos, and traffic engineering reports in accordance with PennDOT and other industry publications.
- Conduct field investigations and data collection including traffic counts.
- Analyze and summarize crash reports.
- Perform traffic operations analyses for diverse projects, from individual intersections to complex urban arterial networks and major freeway systems.
- Prepare signal warrant studies, signal calculations and timing analyses.
- Develop traffic signal plans, traffic control plans, signing plans, pavement marking plans, ADA curb ramp plans, and ITS plans.
- Develop specifications, quantities, and estimates.
- Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants and our clients.
- Represent Drive Engineering at industry events and networking opportunities.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent time management, communication skills, and technical writing ability.
- Experience with traffic simulation software such as PTV Vissim.
· Outstanding attention to detail; able to review and back check own work.
- Ability to travel to project meetings/field views throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
- Ability to work from client facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Work Location
Philadelphia, PA (Center City).
Candidate must be willing to occasionally report to the Landsdale, PA office.
Why Join Drive?
At Drive Engineering, we invest in the professional development of our staff. As part of our team, you will:
- Work closely with experienced project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors.
- Access a clear career path in a growing company with an excellent industry reputation.
- Gain experience across various aspects of transportation engineering, from planning and design to construction to operations and maintenance.
- Be part of cutting-edge initiatives, like Connected and Automated Vehicles, that make a difference in the community.
- Have an opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple states.
- Benefit from tuition assistance and professional certification support.
About Drive
Since 2010, Drive Engineering has been a leading DBE/MBE provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic engineering, and transportation planning and engineering consulting services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our staff is experienced in all project aspects from the early planning stages to the project completion, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) development and construction design services for both design-bid-build and design-build projects. We have planning, design, review, and construction inspection experience in large scale ITS and traffic signal deployments. Key clients include PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PANYNJ, DelDOT, NJDOT, NYSDOT, MDOT, VDOT, FDOT, and countless local and national engineering firms.
EEO/AA
It is the policy of Drive Engineering to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Drive Engineering is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact Chad Nicklas at 267-973-6170.
Work Authorization
Drive Engineering participates in E-Verify. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
· Life, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Required
Experience:
- 4-10 years
