ITS Standards Engineer

About the role

Location: Traffic Operations Center, 2060 S 2760 W, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84104
Background Check Required: Yes
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service
FT / PT Status: Full-Time
Salary: $45.53 - $72.25 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office: In-Office / On-Site

Responsibilities

• Updating and developing UDOT Standard Drawings and Specifications relating to ITS.
• Participating in the UDOT standards committee and reviewing and commenting on proposed standards changes from other groups.
• Developing and updating other ITS-related manuals and guidelines, for example the ITS Design Manual.
• Keeping track of Traffic Management Division (TMD) Equipment Contracts.
• This includes working with UDOT's Procurement Division to ensure that expiring contracts are renewed, and that new contracts are established in a timely manner.
• Collaborating with others to ensure that equipment requirements are well-written and result in the Department procuring equipment that meets our needs.
• Ensuring that State Furnished Materials Forms, used for projects to order ITS and related equipment from the UDOT Warehouse, are kept up to date.
• Assisting the Region Two ITS Manager with his/her duties, or other Region ITS Managers as needed. This may include reviewing and commenting on ITS plans; coordinating ITS communications with the UDOT Fiber Group; tracking new cabinet locations associated with projects for asset management; ordering state furnished materials; hiring consultants for splice details; coordinating inspection and integration.
• Coinciding with procurement contractors, including preparing packages for procurement contractors; assigning a procurement contractor to do the work; following up to make sure work is completed correctly in a timely manner; coordinating with field staff for inspection/review; and processing contractor invoices for payment.

Qualifications

• Professional Licensure: Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of engineering experience post-licensure is required.
• Underfill Option: Candidates with at least one year of post-PE experience may be considered for an Engineer III underfill position.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Schedule

B - Competitive Career Service