Lead Traffic Signal Systems & ITS Innovation

DKS Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 158,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

DKS Associates seeks a Traffic Signal Systems Practice Leader in Portland, OR to lead our traffic signal systems practice across offices, guiding projects from pursuit to delivery and mentoring staff. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to market growth in ITS, signal operations, and data analytics.

You will drive client relationships, coordinate with development leaders, and ensure client satisfaction through CX and QC/QA initiatives while advancing DKS core values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or similar field (required)
• Master’s Degree in related field, or equivalent experience desired
• 10+ years of experience in the Transportation Engineering industry, particularly in the field of traffic signal systems
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Experience with the Systems Engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems process
• Experience with common traffic signal controllers/firmware
• Active participation in a professional organization (e.g., ITE, WTS, ITS America, TRB) desired
• Project management experience on a variety of transportation engineering and operations projects, including projects with multiple subconsultants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership experience with the interest to coach, counsel, and influence others
• Ability to immediately support business development by securing pursuits
• Commitment to professional growth to support DKS core values

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships including partnerships with other consulting firms
• Win and manage a variety of traffic signal systems projects that you are passionate about
• Coordinate with business development leaders throughout the company
• Provide the leadership team with insight on market trends and growth opportunities
• Assure client satisfaction through implementation of Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiatives
• Work with, train, and mentor less experienced staff in technical expertise, client management, and project management
• Recruit talent and grow our practice
• Participate in regional, state, or national committees or working groups for ITS, signal operations, and data analytics
• Support planning-analysis and traffic operations projects including corridor studies, intersection & highway analysis
• Prepare and review systems engineering documentation for traffic signal and ITS systems

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree or equivalent

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

DKS Associates seeks a Traffic Signal Systems Practice Leader in Portland, OR to lead our traffic signal systems practice across offices, guiding projects from pursuit to delivery and mentoring staff. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to market growth in ITS, signal operations, and data analytics.

You will drive client relationships, coordinate with development leaders, and ensure client satisfaction through CX and QC/QA initiatives while advancing DKS core values