Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

Job title: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
Job Requisition ID: 63542
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 18, 2024
Classification: Engineering & Related Level 2
Salary: ​$3,183.15 to $4,407.30 bi-weekly ($83,080 – $115,030/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .Transportation and Economic Corridors
Alberta Transportation is a center of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta’s prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative, and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and strive to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.The department promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety.
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access.

For more information, visit .Role ResponsibilitiesThe Government of Alberta, Technical Standards Branch within Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is currently looking for an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer to join their busy office in Edmonton.If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity, look no further and apply!Reporting to the Director of Highway Operations, and supporting the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Specialist, the ITS Engineer position provides engineering and administrative support for planning, development, procurement, administration and delivery of various ITS infrastructure and systems supporting highway operations and maintenance, as well as traveller information and traffic management.This position provides support for Intelligent Transportation Systems operations and maintenance to internal stakeholders, and assists with the establishment of Department standards, specifications, design drawings, and practice guidelines for ITS. This position supports the operations of the Provincial Transportation Management Centre (TMC).The range of responsibilities in this position may include:
Coordination and Support for ITS Operations and Program Implementation:

• Provides comprehensive support to senior staff managing ITS for the Department, including technical engineering and administrative tasks related to various programs and projects.
• Coordinates ITS projects and programs affecting traffic operations, incident management, emergency response, and highway maintenance.
• Assists in managing consultants and contractors, coordinating agreements with stakeholders, establishing work scopes, preparing terms of reference, and acting as the ITS project manager during the tender process. Responsibilities include reviewing work and invoices, monitoring progress and budgets, negotiating with co-funding partners, and coordinating project steering committees and stakeholders.
• Helps deliver training programs and workshops for staff and external partners using implemented ITS technologies (listed below).
• Conducts site visits for field installations, inspections, and audits.

Technical Support on ITS Technologies:

• Provides engineering support for winter-related ITS technologies such as Road Weather Information System (RWIS), Mobile Road Weather Information System (MARWIS) , Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS), Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), traffic monitoring cameras, and Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS).
• Conducts technical reviews of documentation and reports related to ongoing and new ITS infrastructure projects.

ITS Specification and Document Development:

• Aids in the development and maintenance of ITS documentation, tools, and systems for various projects.
• Offers engineering support and administration for planning tasks and projects related to current and future ITS initiatives.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .The successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS competencies:Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.Agility: Works in changing environment and takes initiative to change.Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve goals.Qualifications

• University graduation in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) registered member with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) or other Association within Canada.
• Eligible for membership with the APEGA.
• Five (5) years related experience in Intelligent Transportation Systems or traffic engineering.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Technical knowledge in Systems or traffic engineering (ITS) technologies and traffic engineering standards and practices.
• Project coordination experience is required, preferably in complex highway operation and ITS-related projects.
• Working knowledge of highway design, construction and maintenance principles, specifications, standards and practices; good knowledge of the Department’s Geometric Design Guide, Lighting Design Guide, and Roadside Design Guide.
• Experience in preparing Request for Proposal RFP terms of reference and administering consulting agreements and contracts.
• Knowledge and experience of specialized ITS technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV), traffic cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), Automated Vehicle Location Systems (AVLS), Weigh-in-Motion (WIM), computer control systems, and advanced traffic management systems.
• Some knowledge of telecommunications systems and their capabilities.
• Understanding of the Alberta Public Service’s vision, values, and competencies.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate the work of consultants and contractors.
• Excellent written communication skills (i.e. technical writing, engineering reports, specifications).
• Flexible, able to adapt to changing work environment and new project challenges, creative, adaptive, and innovative.
• Strong team player.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Class 5 Drivers License.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesPosition Information:

• Office located in Twin Atria Building, 4999 – 98 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 2X3.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
• Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
• Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities after interviews.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.Instructions for your Resume:
For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year).
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time).
Ex: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week).For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program.
Please specify the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – .
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – .
• Professional learning and development – .
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – .
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Gloria Ducharme at .

Expected salary: $83080 – 115030 per year

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:24:18 GMT

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