ITS/Traffic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an ITS / Traffic Engineer to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will require a minimum of 1-4 years of experience with ITS/Traffic Engineering. The role will include providing the engineering support tasks of the West Michigan Transportation Operations Center (WMTOC) in Grand Rapids, in addition to other project work with the AtkinsRéalis ITS & Traffic team in the southeast Michigan.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Minimal experience is required of incumbents with a bachelor’s degree in a branch of Engineering directly related to hiring discipline; no experience required with a Master's degree.
• Typical incumbents have one to four years of experience.
• Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required.

Nice To Haves

• E.I.T or P.E. license is a plus.
• Some experience in ITS construction preferred.
• Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, real-time support for tasks associated with traffic operations and management at the WMTOC.
• Perform regular quality assurance activities to support the Transportation Operation Center's (TOC) performance.
• Deliver comprehensive and accurate reports to help communicate and track various transportation performance levels and roadway trends.
• Performs ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
• Conduct ITS / connected vehicle design, traffic operational and safety studies, traffic modeling, signal designs.
• Develops drawings for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings for transportation projects.
• Perform traffic impact studies for new developments.
• Conduct field activities such as traffic counts, traffic observations, and travel time studies.
• Design and Testing of a Completed and Operational ITS System, Including DMS, CSS, CTSS, and Traffic Detectors.
• Engage in Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
• Engage ITS Architectures & Systems Engineering Process.
• Perform Data and Video Communications Networks and Systems Integration, Including Fiber Optic and Wireless Systems.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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