Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Intern

Pace•Arlington Heights, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Pace’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Program includes design, development, and deployment of non- proprietary in-house developed Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Q-Jump solutions that use an integrated system-to-system approach to provide advantages to Pace Buses in general traffic by providing extra green time when they are running behind schedule. The ITS Intern will support Pace’s ITS Program by evaluating ITS Systems, Equipment inventory and data. The aim of this evaluation is to enhance and support the efficiency of existing ITS systems and conduct systems evaluation of newer systems including data exchange from Pace ITS Systems to IDOT Traffic Management Center (C2C). The Intern will learn ITS systems evaluation analytical skills including data-driven decision-making for Design, Deployment, Testing and Maintenance of Pace Intelligent Transportation systems. Their achievements will include providing data to Pace’s ITS team to maintain the status of Good Repair and acceptance of newly deployed ITS Systems. The Intern will have an opportunity to interact with various regional and federal stakeholders, Engineers responsible for ITS products and platform development and integration of critical infrastructure in the region.

Requirements

Age: 18+
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university and working towards a degree in STEM subjects such as Science, Mathematics, Data Science/Analytics, or other Technology related fields.
Proficiencies: Must demonstrate working knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time, frequently stand and/or walk within an office environment, lift and carry up to 25lbs, use a keyboard and type for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Analyzing the Intelligent Transportation Systems Inventory.
Collecting data on ITS systems and state of good repair
Assisting with ITS field surveys and data analysis.
Assisting in the coordination of meetings with Regional stakeholders and Vendors.
Performing other duties as assigned.