Traffic / ITS Signal Technician - Traffic / Technology (Part-Time)

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us and will continue to allow us to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic / ITS Signal Technician to join our Traffic / Technology team in Des Moines, IA! This role is ideal for a candidate eager to collaborate with and provide support for traffic engineers and technicians in executing services and project work in the field. Key responsibilities include :

• Handling technical questions from clients and team members, providing field services on across diverse projects. Your role will involve both troubleshooting and providing solutions that enhance our clients' traffic management systems.
• Maintaining a superior hands-on understanding of ITS technology.  This involves overseeing the installation, turn-on, maintenance, and testing of traffic signal cabinets. You will support field operations for integration projects, providing systems that are not only operational but also optimized for performance.
• Representing the company on-site, where you will be making critical decisions in real-time, and assisting with application engineering and estimating.
• Configuring traffic signal controllers for optimal performance, integrating various devices within NEMA, CALTRANS, and ATC cabinets. Your work will extend to developing strategies for signal timings, which are key in managing traffic flow efficiently.
• Modifying traffic signal cabinets according to pre-engineered designs or specific customer requirements. This task requires accuracy to provide a product that adheres to standards and fulfills the operational needs of the traffic system.

This role involves spending an estimated 70% of the time working in the field, often in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about :

You bring to the team :

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll :

Please note :

The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https : / / www.olsson.com / internships

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