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AMT Engineering

Traffic Design / ITS / Smart Mobility Project Engineer

AMT Engineering, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Traffic Design / ITS / Smart Mobility Project Engineer Morton Thomas, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is seeking a highly motivated Traffic Design Engineer to assume a key role in the firm’s growing Carolinas ITS/Smart Mobility design team in either our Charleston, SC, Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC office. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 4 years of experience working on ITS/Smart Mobility & Traffic Signal projects.

Position Overview We are looking for a Traffic Design Engineer with experience in Traffic Signal, ITS/Smart Mobility Design to support the design and plan development for transportation projects. The position has the flexibility to allow for either advancement into Project Management or a Technical Lead position within the company.

Responsibilities

Design and drafting of NCDOT and SCDOT ITS and Signal plans using Bentley CADD programs.

Support or supervision of junior engineering staff.

QA/QC of plans and construction specifications.

Field reviews and inventory of traffic signals and ITS equipment.

Signal and Corridor retiming involving travel time studies, simulation modeling, field implementation and fine-tuning of traffic signal timing plans.

Existing condition surveys of utilities, signal systems, and ITS components for development of signal plans, fiber-optic communication plans and ITS design plans.

Signal cabinet testing electrical designs, testing and review of ITS equipment.

Anticipated projects will include: Traffic Signal and Signal System Design (primarily using NCDOT and SCDOT design guidelines); Intelligent Transportation Systems Design and Planning; Traffic Signal and Corridor Retiming; R&D into New ITS and Traffic Technologies; Traffic Signal and ITS Equipment In-Lab Testing; Roadway and Interstate Lighting Design; Signing and Pavement Marking Design.

This position will be assigned to our ITS/Smart Mobility Group with the opportunity to work on projects managed at any AMT office location.

Qualifications

An interest in Traffic Signals and ITS is required.

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program is required; Civil or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

EIT required; PE preferred or ability to obtain PE within 6 months.

A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience is required.

Excellent communication skills for interactions with clients and colleagues across the southeastern US.

Some travel is required, in addition to the ability to physically inspect roadside traffic equipment without assistance.

Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation, GeoPak, OpenRoads Designer, Synchro and SimTraffic 11/12, and interdisciplinary design.

Preferred coursework in Transportation Design, Traffic Planning, Traffic Engineering, and/or Electrical or Systems Engineering.

Preferred experience with SCDOT/NCDOT specifications and procedures.

Preferred IMSA Traffic Signal II Certification; FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus; PTOE and/or RSP is a plus.

Benefits

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) with generous 6% company match

Employee Stock Ownership

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Training/Certifications

AMT is an ESOP-owned firm that values teamwork, integrity, safety, quality, and growth. We offer a collaborative, engaging work environment and opportunities across multiple office locations in the Carolinas.

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