ITS/Smart Mobility/Traffic Design Project Engineer

A. 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

• 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 signal 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 of 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. 
• The ability to communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally using phone, email, and in-person conversations with a variety of clients and colleagues across the southeastern US is required.
• 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
• The ideal candidate is preferred to have completed coursework that includes 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.

With 68 years of distinguished service within the mid-Atlantic region, AMT has established itself as an Engineering News Record Top 500 Design Firm and has been honored by ZweigGroup as a Hot Firm. As a 100% employee-owned firm of approximately 500 employees, each one of our professionals has a stake in our business and thrive in this entrepreneurial environment where team members are encouraged to proactively work with their supervisors to identify roles that are complementary with their strengths, interests, and career goals. Our culture of innovation and collaboration places strong emphasis on team-spirit, diversity, thoughtfulness, growth and learning, discipline expertise and personal accountability offers a rewarding career in a dynamic, high-performance environment. We understand your career is a big part of your life but realize a work/life balance is important for personal health and wellness with the ability to work hybrid through a combination of office and remote technology.

AMT offers employee ownership, competitive salary, exemplary benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) matching plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible working conditions, educational assistance, in-house training programs, and more.

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 68 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into nearly 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture.

To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry.