Engineering Technician

PEMCCO, Inc. is an Information Technology and Information Management (IT/IM) services firm. We assist our customers in maximizing existing and emerging technologies to achieve their desired business productivity objectives. Living the Culture and Making It Happen is the motto we live by. We Live the Culture by carrying out the tenets of our Core Values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Commitment to our Customers and Employees every day. We Make It Happen by following Smart Organization Healthy Organization (SOHO) principles for internal and external communications and the successful execution of projects. 

We're looking for an Engineering Technician to work on one of our projects in Central Virginia.

This position offers a consistent, set schedule with a guaranteed 40 hours a week, paid training, and opportunities for overtime available.

Applicants must successfully pass a background check. Please note that individuals with certain convictions may not qualify for this position due to the nature of the job responsibilities. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Functions

• Monitor under construction intersections and propose signal timing improvement within that corridor as appropriate.
• Set and tune under construction signal cabinet, communication, and detection devices.
• Collect and Analyze traffic data.
• Traffic control devices design.
• Perform field review of work and timing plans, includes driving vehicle to remote sites to meet with maintenance personnel who will facilitate equipment access.
• Document site conditions and validate work & timing plans based on field review.
• Other necessary duties to meet work plan goals.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Knowledge of traffic signal timing and device, control device design and traffic engineering applications.
• Demonstrated experience in traffic engineering.
• Traffic signal optimization and simulation software, including but not limited to Synchro, VISSIM and other traffic analysis software.
• Experience in analyzing traffic data, data mining and statistical analysis, Coding with Python is a plus.
• Knowledge of Operations principles such as signal timing, data collection, pavement markings, markers and messages, traffic signs and guardrail. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off 
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life Plus, Identity Theft, and Law Assure 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Work Conditions

• 90-day probation period.
• Flexible schedule (relates to a 24/7/365 operating environment).
• Required VDOT/Industry training.
• Significant all-season/all-hour operating conditions.
• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• Work may occur outside along interstate highways requiring necessary safety. precautions involved in working with electricity in and alongside traffic.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment subject to short or no-notice work assignments and exposure to inclement weather.
• Work environment is informal, both team and autonomy oriented, having routine tasks with variable pace and pressure.
• Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. Standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, lifting, carrying; frequently reaching, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, and balancing can be expected.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.

PEMCCO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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