Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services is seeking an Engineer I, Engineer II, or Engineer III to join the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) team within the Transportation Engineering and Operations Bureau. The team focuses on the design, analysis, and operation of traffic signals, streetlights, and ITS. The position applies new technologies to transportation infrastructure to improve safety, operations, and efficiency, and works with the County’s Department of Technology Services to combine information technology principles with traffic engineering concepts. The role is full-time and primarily onsite in Arlington County, with flexibility and telework options subject to supervisor approval. It is classified as essential and may require availability for emergency operations, including certain holidays, snow events, or emergency activations. The applicable engineer level and career progression depend on the candidate’s experience, education, and competencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (such as systems, civil, electrical, or computer engineering), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Engineer I: No experience is required.
• Engineer II: Significant professional-level work experience after a bachelor’s degree, or considerable professional-level engineering work experience after a bachelor’s degree plus at least one listed certification or training.
• Engineer III: Progressively responsible significant professional-level engineering work experience after a bachelor’s degree, or significant professional-level engineering work experience after a bachelor’s degree plus at least two listed certifications or trainings.
• For Engineer II, one year of experience may be substituted for one of the following: Arlington County Project Officer; VDOT Advanced Work Zone certifications; or completion of 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA training.
• For Engineer III, two years of experience may be substituted for two of the following: Arlington County Project Officer; VDOT Advanced Work Zone certifications; or completion of 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA training.
• Experience cannot be substituted for the engineering degree requirement. A master’s degree in Civil Engineering may substitute for one year of engineering experience.
• Must possess, or obtain by appointment, a valid driver’s license and provide or authorize access to an official driving record; alternatively, must be willing and able to use other transportation methods to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
• Must authorize a pre-employment background check covering criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
• Applicants must submit a complete application, including all application sections and supplemental questions, and attach a resume.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with traffic management operations and planning, including ITS deployment.
• Knowledge of IT topics such as data management, security and networking, and firmware or device configuration.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Experience collaborating with a wide variety of technical disciplines to implement solutions.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and describing technical data in writing and orally.
• Knowledge of both transportation and information technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational lead on ITS efforts, including traffic camera deployment, count station site selection and installation, roadside assembly installation and management, and other device management systems.
• Create or deliver tools to improve ITS device monitoring and maintenance tracking.
• Develop and implement policies, performance measures, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with the County IT department on fiber-related tasks, servers, switches, and other ITS devices.
• Coordinate with Arlington Public Schools, state agencies, and utilities or telecommunications companies on ITS management.
• Research new ITS technologies and conduct benefit-cost analyses to identify program development directions, including completing systems engineering analysis.
• Develop and maintain the ITS asset database using OpenGov and manage operational workflows.
• Assist with strategic planning, including budget preparation and funding requests.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Commuter transportation subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Professional Engineer pay premium of $2,600 annually for employees registered as a Professional Engineer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level