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AMT Engineering

Traffic Design / ITS / Smart Mobility Project Engineer

AMT Engineering, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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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.

The Position:

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

Typical duties will include

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 of our AMT office locations.

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

Strong communication skills 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

Employment details

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Job function: Civil Engineering, Traffic Design, ITS/Smart Mobility

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