Junior Traffic & ITS Engineer: Shape Safer, Smarter Roads

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and health care

Generous paid leave

Job stability

Job summary

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is seeking an entry-level Traffic and ITS Engineer to support planning, design, and operations of traffic engineering and ITS assets along the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike. Early-career professionals will develop skills on traffic monitoring, safety tech, connected vehicle initiatives, and roadway operations modernization.

Ideal candidates are early in their engineering careers and eager to contribute to statewide transportation projects, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering.
• Passing results obtained of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Ability to obtain professional engineer registration within four years.
• Experience with design, construction, or maintenance practices in infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in traffic engineering studies including counts, speed studies, safety evaluations, and operational assessments.
• Support design/review/implementation of highway safety systems including signs, pavement markings, and delineation.
• Support design/review/implementation of ITS devices and systems such as cameras, dynamic message signs, weather information systems, and fiber optic communications.
• Participate in data collection, field investigations, and performance monitoring for roadway and ITS assets.
• Analyze traffic and crash data to support mobility, safety, and reliability improvements.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation for traffic and ITS projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and OTIC departments.
• Maintain data inventories and asset management records for ITS equipment and traffic infrastructure.
• Review and interpret plans, manuals, and standards related to traffic control devices and roadway operations.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, system testing, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to OTIC’s traffic management strategies and emerging technologies initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Design and Planning Engineer or Chief Engineer.

Skills

Civil engineering

Traffic engineering

ITS technologies

Public agency liaison

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

FE Exam passed

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is seeking an entry-level Traffic and ITS Engineer to support planning, design, and operations of traffic engineering and ITS assets along the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike. Early-career professionals will develop skills on traffic monitoring, safety tech, connected vehicle initiatives, and roadway operations modernization.

Ideal candidates are early in their engineering careers and eager to contribute to statewide transportation projects, with opportunities