Project Engineer II

Job Description

Trans Core (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a full-time Project Engineer II to join our team in Tampa, Florida.

Key responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide technical oversight for concurrent ITS and transportation projects.
• Evaluate design proposals and project plans for constructability, accessibility, and compliance regarding field devices, communications, and power systems.
• Maintain organized project documentation and support progress reporting.
• Conduct field reviews to evaluate existing conditions, assess constructability, and ensure compliance.
• Champion research and development initiatives to improve existing processes, test alternative component technologies, and evaluate new materials for cost efficiency, reliability, and performance improvement.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, technical write‑ups, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and serve as a technical point of contact.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in transportation, ITS, or related projects.
• Experience with FDOT or public‑sector projects is preferred.

• Working knowledge of ITS devices (CCTV, DMS, MVDS, RSU, WWVDS, etc.)
• Understanding of fiber optic and Ethernet communication networks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to technical detail.
• Ability to interpret design plans, schematics, and specifications.
• Capability to work in both the office and in the field as required.

• Familiarity with FDOT design standards, specifications, and TSM&O guidelines.
• Experience with networking fundamentals (Layer 2/3, NTCIP, TCP/IP).
• Exposure to project scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Experience with GIS applications (ArcGIS, ITSFM).
• Field experience related to ITS cabinet wiring, communications testing, or system troubleshooting.
• New product introduction and R&D experience.
• Process improvement experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires frequent use of keyboard and mouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Trans Core complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Trans Core, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

For 80 years, Trans Core has specialized in developing innovative transportation solutions that support government agencies and private firms. As the largest firm focused on ITS solutions, Trans Core designs and deploys traffic management systems for agencies across North America and internationally. Our mission is to provide engineering solutions for safer, more reliable travel on our roads, bridges, tunnels, and highways.

From the start, our focus has been solely on transportation. In 1939, we provided radio communications for the country’s first toll road in Pennsylvania. Today, we’re developing the nation’s largest express lanes, creating smarter traffic systems, and managing highly anticipated vehicle‑to‑vehicle programs.