Traffic Design / Intelligent Transportation Systems / Smart Mobility Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Typical duties will include:
• Design and drafting of NCDOT and SCDOT ITS and Signal plans using Bentley CADD programs. 
• Support or supervision of junior engineering staff.
• QA/QC of plans and construction specifications.
• Field reviews and inventory of  traffic signals and ITS equipment
• Signal and Corridor retiming involving travel time studies, simulation modeling, field implementation and fine-tuning of traffic signal timing plans.
• Existing condition surveys of utilities, signal systems, and ITS components for development of signal plans, fiber-optic communication plans and ITS design plans. 
• Signal cabinet testing electrical designs, 
• Testing and review of ITS equipment
• Anticipated projects will include:
• Traffic Signal and Signal System Design (primarily using NCDOT and SCDOT design guidelines)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems Design and Planning
• Traffic Signal and Corridor Retiming
• R&D into New ITS and Traffic Technologies
• Traffic Signal and ITS Equipment In-Lab Testing
• Roadway and Interstate Lighting Design
• Signing and Pavement Marking Design
• This position will be assigned to our ITS/Smart Mobility Group with the opportunity to work on projects managed at any of our AMT office locations. 

Qualifications

• An interest in Traffic Signals and ITS is required
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program is required; Civil or Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• EIT required, PE preferred or ability to obtain PE within 6 months. 
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience is required. 
• The ability to communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally using phone, email, and in-person conversations with a variety of clients and colleagues across the southeastern US is required.
• Some travel is required, in addition to the ability to physically inspect roadside traffic equipment without assistance.
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation, GeoPak, OpenRoads Designer, Synchro and SimTraffic 11/12, and interdisciplinary design
• The ideal candidate is preferred to have completed coursework that includes Transportation Design, Traffic Planning, Traffic Engineering, and/or Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Preferred experience with SCDOT/NCDOT specifications and procedures.
• Preferred IMSA Traffic Signal II Certification
• FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus.
• PTOE and/or RSP is a plus.