ITS Specialist II

WSP • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an ITS Specialist II to join our Construction Management team in
Kennesaw.

Your Impact

This is advanced-level technical work supporting engineers in functional areas
of roadway construction inspection: materials sampling, inspection, and testing.
Employee supports engineers in the management of construction activities on
ATMS, traffic signal, and ramp metering projects.

Work usually involves a significant amount of decision-making and use of
judgment and may include providing work directions to others.
Function as lead project inspector conducting independent complex inspections
and supervising lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately
complex inspections of roadway construction including ITS, ATMS, traffic
signal, and ramp metering processes and materials to assure compliance with
the construction contract.
Perform contract administrative duties such as field measurements of pay
items as well as other Department required documentation.
Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews
(Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and
other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 11 years of construction inspection related experience
• Progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency
• Experience supporting projects delivering ITS, and/or ATMS/traffic signals
• Demonstrated knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction and engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to highway/transportation engineering.
• Ability to read and comprehend traffic signal plans and specifications, ATMS plans and specifications, and all other documents associated with the project.
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.
• Passing scores on GDOT’s Engineering Skills Development tests – Group 1 (Basic Highway Plan Reading, Basic Construction Surveying, and Basic Highway Math).

Responsibilities

• Function as lead project inspector conducting independent complex inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway construction including ITS, ATMS, traffic signal, and ramp metering processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract.
• Perform contract administrative duties such as field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation.
• Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED