Entry-Level Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Designer

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Entry-Level Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Designer
Location

Philadelphia, PA (Center City)

Job Type

Full time (40 hours/week); PTO and benefits

Job Description

Drive Engineering is currently seeking a highly motivated entry-level ITS/Traffic Designer working under the direction of a licensed engineer to complete various tasks related to transportation, ITS, and traffic engineering projects. An opportunity to work on both traffic engineering and ITS projects will be provided with a career track to pursue either or both in the future. The candidate will be expected to work full-time on site in the Center City office.

Requirements
• BS or MS Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training or Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate.
• Course work related to transportation, ITS, electrical wiring, and/or communications network design.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Prepare traffic and crash analyses, technical memos, and traffic engineering reports in accordance with PennDOT and other industry publications.
• Conduct field investigations and data collection including traffic counts.
• Analyze and summarize crash reports.
• Perform traffic operations analyses for diverse projects, from individual intersections to complex urban arterial networks and major freeway systems.
• Prepare signal warrant studies, signal calculations and timing analyses.
• Assist with developing traffic signal plans, traffic control plans, signing plans, pavement marking plans, ADA curb ramp plans, and ITS plans.
• Assist with developing meeting minutes, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants and our clients.
• Represent Drive Engineering at industry events and networking opportunities.

Preferred Competencies
• Excellent time management, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Outstanding attention to detail; able to review and back check own work.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ITS or traffic engineering standards, MUTCD, and AASHTO guidelines.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, and/or PTV Vissim.
• Ability to travel to project meetings/field views throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Ability to work from client facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Work Location

Philadelphia, PA (Center City).

Candidate must be willing to occasionally report to the Landsdale, PA office.

Candidate may be asked to fill a part-time staffing position on-site at PennDOT District 6 in King of Prussia.

Why Join Drive?

At Drive Engineering, we invest in the professional development of our staff. As part of our team, you will:
• Work closely with experienced project managers, engineers, clients, and contractors.
• Access a clear career path in a growing company with an excellent industry reputation.
• Gain experience across various aspects of transportation engineering, from planning and design to construction to operations and maintenance.
• Be part of cutting-edge initiatives, like Connected and Automated Vehicles, that make a difference in the community.
• Have an opportunity to work on impactful projects across multiple states.
• Benefit from tuition assistance and professional certification support.

About Drive

Since 2010, Drive Engineering has been a leading DBE/MBE provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic engineering, and transportation planning and engineering consulting services in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our staff is experienced in all project aspects from the early planning stages to the project completion, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) development and construction design services for both design-bid-build and design-build projects. We have planning, design, review, and construction inspection experience in large scale ITS and traffic signal deployments. Key clients include PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PANYNJ, DelDOT, NJDOT, NYSDOT, MDOT, VDOT, FDOT, and countless local and national engineering firms.

EEO/AA

It is the policy of Drive Engineering to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Drive Engineering is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact Chad Nicklas at 267-973-6170.

Work Authorization

Drive Engineering participates in E-Verify. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Life, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor’s Required

Experience:
• 0-4 years