TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 5, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Salary:
Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $80,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Job Summary:
As campus is outgrowing its current facilities, there are 40+ (10-15 a year) large capital projects planned to update/replace these facilities. Additionally, campus maintenance and utility projects, housing projects & events, athletics events and other campus events and projects happening that have impacts on transportation in and around campus. The Transportation Engineer position will work with project teams, city traffic engineering and other stakeholders to coordinate and develop plans to accommodate all these projects and maintain access to campus. The Transportation Engineer will also work closely with the GIS team to ensure current and future projects are coordinated and tracked to reduce overlapping conflicts where possible. Collaborate on campus roadway pavement markings and traffic signage.
Responsibilities:
Supports several initiatives related to traffic engineering, transportation operations, technology applications, and multistate transportation operations coalitions to improve transportation.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study is preferred
Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant engineering experience is required
A background in developing traffic control plans, project management, roadway markings & signage design and bicycle/pedestrian planning is desired
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Normal Working Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00 pm
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter through the online job board. We will also require contact information for three professional references.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your
work experience in the following, if applicable:
- Engineering, transportation planning, geographic information systems (GIS), or traffic control plan
- Technology programs (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Trello, Microsoft Project, Plangrid, Bluebeam, etc.)
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
Contact:
Lisa Raetzman
lisa.raetzman@wisc.edu
608-263-9670
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Transportation Engineer(FP080)
Department(s):
A718300-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/TRANS SERV/DIR OFFICE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264525-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Aug 5 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 28 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $80,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Job Summary:
As campus is outgrowing its current facilities, there are 40+ (10-15 a year) large capital projects planned to update/replace these facilities. Additionally, campus maintenance and utility projects, housing projects & events, athletics events and other campus events and projects happening that have impacts on transportation in and around campus. The Transportation Engineer position will work with project teams, city traffic engineering and other stakeholders to coordinate and develop plans to accommodate all these projects and maintain access to campus. The Transportation Engineer will also work closely with the GIS team to ensure current and future projects are coordinated and tracked to reduce overlapping conflicts where possible. Collaborate on campus roadway pavement markings and traffic signage.
Responsibilities:
Supports several initiatives related to traffic engineering, transportation operations, technology applications, and multistate transportation operations coalitions to improve transportation.
- 10% Utilizes and evaluates emerging technologies, such as surveillance/traffic detection technologies
- 20% Supports updates, needs assessments, and tracking for activities related to planning for operations
- 20% Utilizes geographic information systems with spatial inventory for planning, maintenance, and stakeholder coordination activity
- 10% Supports the development and application of traffic engineering and analytical models using a variety of software
- 20% Monitors, collects, and analyzes traffic operations and technological deployments
- 10% Capability to develop, review, and correct traffic control plans for major construction projects, including pedestrian, bike, and bus needs
- 5% Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups regarding street issues
- 5% Keep up with the MUTCD re: signs, channelizing devices, pavement markings, etc. and provides recommendations and approvals for campus roadways
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study is preferred
Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant engineering experience is required
A background in developing traffic control plans, project management, roadway markings & signage design and bicycle/pedestrian planning is desired
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Normal Working Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00 pm
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter through the online job board. We will also require contact information for three professional references.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your
work experience in the following, if applicable:
- Engineering, transportation planning, geographic information systems (GIS), or traffic control plan
- Technology programs (ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Trello, Microsoft Project, Plangrid, Bluebeam, etc.)
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
Contact:
Lisa Raetzman
lisa.raetzman@wisc.edu
608-263-9670
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Transportation Engineer(FP080)
Department(s):
A718300-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/TRANS SERV/DIR OFFICE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
264525-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Aug 5 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 28 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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