Camp Hill

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

Location

Camp Hill, PA

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 Camp Hill 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

Camp Hill, PA

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

Who We Are

Drive Engineering has served as a leader in transportation engineering since 2010, developing efficient, data-driven solutions to improve mobility, operations, and safety. Whether through design-bid-build or design-build, Drive is a total project resource during all project stages from early planning through construction.

As a certified DBE/MBE/SBE firm in more than 15 states, Drive offers QUALITY within diversity.

Drive has grown to a firm of over 65 employees, with projects in 12 states and counting. Drive has over 25 staff working at Traffic Management Centers in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, and Delaware with additional Construction Inspection staff in Maryland. We are currently headquartered in Lansdale, PA with an additional office in Camp Hill, PA, and remote staff in Philadelphia, PA. Our highly skilled professionals cover several disciplines including Traffic, Traffic Operations & Incident Management, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Systems Engineering, Staffing, Emerging Technologies (CAV, NEVI), GIS, and Construction Management & Inspection.

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