Traffic​/TSM&O EI

This position applies analysis and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Signals and Tolling Operations technology to support integration activities on transportation technology related project deployments. Transportation technology includes all equipment related to the ITS, Tolling Operations or the Traffic Signal Network. Equipment may include Layer 2 switches, network equipment, communication cables, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Vehicle Detection Systems (VDS), Travel Time Systems (TTS), Wireless Access Points (WAP), Electronic Tolling Equipment (ETC), Toll Amount DMS (TADMS) and traffic signal controllers.

These technologies may be deployed on government agency projects such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Local County or City or Expressway Authorities.

• Complete assignments as direct by the ITS Project Manager or project lead.
• Works under immediate supervision. Ability to operate independently while reporting progress to the project leader or manager.
• Performs numerous and varied tasks. Primary job functions will require independent judgment under the supervision of senior staff.
• Apply general ITS, Traffic Signal and Tolls engineering and planning principles to solve specific ITS, Traffic Signal and Toll related problems.
• Develop ITS, Traffic and Tolling plans, specifications and related documents.
• Organize, attend and participate in client meetings as needed, take minutes and distribute to project team members.
• Document and follow up with PM’s on important actions and decisions from meetings and effectively communicate to PM’s on status and issues that may impact project outcomes.
• QC/Proofread technical documents prior to submission.
• Perform evaluations of current corridor/signal operations and determine operational performance/efficiency upgrades.
• Ability to gather data of project locations (e.g. measure roadway gradients and crosswalk distances, etc.)
• Willingness to be Trained, Experience Preferred!

• Decision-Making: Consistently exercises good judgement, receiving instructions on specific assignments objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Work directly with an ITS Project Manager and design staff for the development of Plans, specifications, reports and other deliverables.
• Teams: Varies from task to task. Under direct supervision, coordination of work with other team members as well as various others who assist in a specific assignment; will interface with other technical professionals and technical managers. May interface with external professional which include federal, state, county, or city ITS, Traffic Signal and Tolling staff, sub consultants and clients to discuss project assignments and report on project progress.
  
  For certain task(s) may be required to be the lead.
• Travel: Performs tasks throughout the state of Florida with the potential to travel outside of the state. Travel is anticipated.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and 0-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the ITS, Traffic Signal and Tolling operations field and some exposure to information and communication technologies, including fiber optic communication, video systems engineering, traveler information, and traffic control systems

• 4 year ABET accredited degree in Engineering
• Engineering Intern Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Familiarity with the Florida Department of Transportation policies, specifications and a variety of ITS & Tolling field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Practical…