ITS Project Engineer

VHB•Portland, ME

4d•$80,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB has an immediate opening for an Intelligent Transportation Systems/ITS Project Engineer to join our Transportation Systems Group. Project work will focus on the planning, systems engineering documentation, design and construction support of ITS infrastructure including power and communications systems. We prefer applicants that can work hybrid out of one of our Northern New England offices (NH, ME, VT). However, we will consider hybrid work for candidates within commute distance to one of VHB’s other offices, that have all preferred qualifications.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil Engineering required, with focus on Transportation preferred
3-5+ years of professional intelligent transportation systems/ITS engineering experience required
Familiarity with design platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Experience with ITS equipment and/or communications systems (cellular, fiber, wireless)
Ability to read and comprehend highway plans, simple electrical diagrams, and construction specifications
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Ability to think critically, applying standards and guidelines to project-specific challenges
Strong civil/transportation engineering background
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excel in working in a team environment with remote team members
Interest in working across multiple disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments
Willingness to learn continually, keeping current with advances in transportation technology and artificial intelligence applications

Nice To Haves

a master’s may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience
Prior experience working with a State DOT (or equivalent) is beneficial
Experience in preparing systems engineering documentation in accordance with 23 U.S.C. Section 940 (Rule 940) beneficial
Engineer In Training certification preferred

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals to develop design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates for a variety of ITS, communications, and low voltage electrical equipment & infrastructure
Develop permanent and work zone transportation systems management solutions to highways and arterials
Design of ITS equipment and communications infrastructure including fiber optic and wireless technologies, highway cameras, dynamic message signs, roadway weather information stations and other sensor technologies
Leads small to mid-sized engineering tasks on standard and complex projects with general oversight
Perform other engineering field work (field equipment testing, utility and infrastructure verification, i.e., taking measurements and pictures at field sites)
Writing technical reports, memoranda, and systems engineering documentation
Writing and updating specifications for ITS hardware to keep current with trends in transportation technology
Assist with other transportation planning, design, and deployment activities