ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Location
Lansdale, PA

Job Type
Part Time or Full time - Exempt (up to 40 hours/week plus over time)

Salary Range
$115k to $140k/year commensurate with experience
Reports To
Principal

Job Description
Summary
Drive Engineering is currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer with 10 years of experience to work on various transportation industry projects. This individual will primarily perform varying tasks related to electrical design associated with deploying technology assets along roadways.  Design elements include intelligent transportation devices (cameras, DMS, detection sensors), 5G, DSRC, traffic signals, and tolling equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Primary job responsibilities will include plan development, specification development, design calculations, field surveys, construction services, shop drawing review, and related technical writing for regional transportation projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Primary job responsibilities require candidates to:
·         Knowledge of 5G, DSRC, and RFID systems

·         Knowledge of CAV technology

·         NEC and other industry applicable codes and regulations

·         Experience with low and medium voltage design 

·         Proficiency with wiring/electrical diagrams and calculations

·         Experience with Construction Plans development and cost estimating 

·         Provide software and hardware installation support

·         Perform system test activities such as FAT, Commissioning, System, and Operation level tests

·         Conduct tests in compliance with company standards, project requirements, relevant test procedures, safety standards

·         Identify operational & technical problems & assist in developing practical solutions & improvements to system design when appropriate

·         Perform or assist in the installation and test of factory and field modifications 

·         Assist in the installation an adjustment of various signaling equipment 

·         Accurately complete test documentation, data sheets, marking plans

·         Interface with consultants and installation contractors 

·         Must maintain highest regard for safety, system reliability, and system integrity

·         Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Requirements
·         Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Department of Transportation (DOT) related projects preferred 
·         Professional Engineer (PE) required
·         Tolling industry experience desired
·         Highway Lighting Electrical Service experience desired

Competencies
·         Excellent technical skills and ability to analyze complex logic/systems
·         Problem Solving & Analysis, Decision Making 
·         High proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Project, Visio, etc.)
·         Flexibility, Initiative, Collaboration and Communication Skills
·         Time Management and Thoroughness
·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance 

Work Environment
This job generally operates in an office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is occasionally required to: climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Travel
Moderate travel is expected for this position.  

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.