Junior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Engineer

Drive Engineering Corp.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Junior Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Philadelphia. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse traffic engineering and ITS projects, providing a clear career path for growth. You will collaborate closely with experienced professionals and contribute to impactful initiatives that enhance community mobility. With a commitment to professional development, this position allows you to gain valuable experience across various aspects of transportation engineering. If you are passionate about making a difference in the transportation sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Professional Certification Support

Career Development Opportunities

Work on Impactful Projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transportation engineering required.
• Professional Engineer License preferred for Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic analyses and engineering reports per industry standards.
• Conduct field investigations and analyze traffic data.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

BS or MS Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

PTV Vissim

Job description

Junior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Center City)

Job Type: Full time (40 hours/week); PTO and benefits

Drive Engineering is currently seeking a highly motivated junior ITS/Traffic engineer working under the direction of a licensed engineer to complete various tasks related to transportation, ITS, and traffic engineering projects. An opportunity to work on both traffic engineering and ITS projects will be provided with a career track to pursue either or both in the future. The candidate will be expected to work on site in the Center City office with the opportunity to take a hybrid work schedule in the future.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License (Pennsylvania preferred).
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD or Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, and Synchro.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ITS or traffic engineering standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Previous experience working in the transportation engineering industry for at least four (4) years.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic and crash analyses, technical memos, and traffic engineering reports in accordance with PennDOT and other industry publications.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection including traffic counts.
• Analyze and summarize crash reports.
• Perform traffic operations analyses for diverse projects, from individual intersections to complex urban arterial networks and major freeway systems.
• Prepare signal warrant studies, signal calculations and timing analyses.
• Develop traffic signal plans, traffic control plans, signing plans, pavement marking plans, ADA curb ramp plans, and ITS plans.
• Develop specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants and our clients.
• Represent Drive Engineering at industry events and networking opportunities.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent time management, communication skills, and technical writing ability.
• Experience with traffic simulation software such as PTV Vissim.
• Outstanding attention to detail; able to review and back check own work.
• Ability to travel to project meetings/field views throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Ability to work from client facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Work Location

Philadelphia, PA (Center City). Candidate must be willing to occasionally report to the Landsdale, PA office.

Why Join Drive?

At Drive Engineering, we invest in the professional development of our staff. As part of our team, you will:

• Work closely with experienced project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors.
• Access a clear career path in a growing company with an excellent industry reputation.
• Gain experience across various aspects of transportation engineering, from planning and design to construction to operations and maintenance.
• Be part of cutting-edge initiatives, like Connected and Automated Vehicles, that make a difference in the community.
• Have an opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple states.
• Benefit from tuition assistance and professional certification support.

About Drive

Since 2010, Drive Engineering has been a leading DBE/MBE provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic engineering, and transportation planning and engineering consulting services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our staff is experienced in all project aspects from the early planning stages to project completion, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) development and construction design services for both design-bid-build and design-build projects. We have planning, design, review, and construction inspection experience in large scale ITS and traffic signal deployments.

EEO/AA

It is the policy of Drive Engineering to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Drive Engineering is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact Chad Nicklas at 267-973-6170.

Work Authorization

Drive Engineering participates in E-Verify. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for this position.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Required

Experience:

• 4-10 years