Sr. ITS / Traffic Engineer
Why join us?
We are hiring! Atkins seeks a Sr. ITS / Traffic Engineer to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI. This position will require about 4 years of experience with ITS/Traffic Engineering. The role will include support of the West Michigan Transportation Operations Center in Grand Rapids, in addition to other project work with the Atkins ITS & Traffic team in Southfield, MI.
About us
Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Performs ITS/Traffic Engineering and design assignments of a varied nature.
- Conduct ITS / connected vehicle design, traffic operational and safety studies, traffic modeling, signal designs.
- Develops drawings for traffic signals, signing and pavement markings for transportation projects.
- Provide direct, real-time support for tasks associated with traffic operations and management.
- Perform regular quality assurance activities to support the Transportation Operation Center's (TOC) performance.
- Deliver comprehensive and accurate reports to help communicate and track various transportation performance levels and roadway trends.
- Perform traffic impact studies for new developments.
- Conduct field activities such as traffic counts, traffic observations, origin destination studies.
- Design and Testing of a Completed and Operational ITS System, Including DMS, CSS, CTSS, and Traffic Detectors.
- Engage in Testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
- Perform Design & Modification of Traffic Management Center.
- Engage ITS Architectures & Systems Engineering Process.
- Perform Data and Video Communications Networks and Systems Integration, Including Fiber and Wireless Systems.
- Two (2) years’ experience in ITS Construction.
What will you contribute?
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
- This level may be achieved by Engineers with four years of experience since B.S. or three since M.S.
- Typical incumbent has six to ten years of experience.
- P.E. license is required.
- Certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) license a plus.
- Experience with testing and Acceptance Specifications necessary for a completely verified ITS implementation.
- Experience with ITS Architecture & Systems Engineering processes.
- Experience with Design, Deployment & Operation of ITS Technologies.
- Technical writing, computer and communications skills required.
- Experience in use of traffic engineering software such as HCS, Synchro / Sim-Traffic, Vissim.
- AutoCAD or MicroStation experience required.
What we offer at Atkins:
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Group Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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