Transportation Systems Engineer - Sam Schwartz

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown, Greely & Hansen and Sam Schwartz form the Infrastructure division of Dar Group, a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Dar Group’s world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The nine Infrastructure division companies are comprised of 5,000 people operating in twenty-one countries. 

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a renowned planning and engineering firm known for the ability to solve complex transportation issues with creative, innovative, multi-modal solutions. Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects around the country, and we meet our clients’ needs through an interdisciplinary approach to building community and client values.

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer in Suffolk County, NY to assist the at a Transportation Management Center (TMC).

Reports directly to the PM or Operations Manager

Primary Responsibilities  

Support field-related operations, to support the IT Network Administrator, and to provide a level of technical services outlined below. Will be required to travel to remote ITS sites as needed. Primary responsibilities include: 

1. Primary Tasks: System Operation; System Administration and Hardware/Software Support; Training and Updating of Manuals
2. Perform system software engineering work to customize new configuration of new services and equipment into current ATMS/ATIS-Architecture
3. Develop and upgrade System and workstation software to enhance functionality of system
4. Review current data management system and capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if changes to ATMS systems are required
5. Documents detailed steps taken to modify systems and procedures required to maintain current systems and implement new functionality
6. Software upgrades for new ITS equipment to e NTCIP compliant and compatible with legacy system
7. Programming, reconfiguration and integration of VMS, Surveillance/Ramp Meters Controllers, Travel Time Signs, detection systems, and integration of new computer services as required at TMC
8. Troubleshoot hardware, software and data communication malfunctions/errors to maintain and/or quickly restore operational functionality
9. Administration of ATMS system and database, which includes data archiving, mining and others

Knowledge Skills & Abilities 

Candidates for this position should be proficient in the following areas:

• Detection System/Firmware (VIDS, Acoustic, Radar, Inductance Loops, RFID Transponders (TRANSMIT/EZ-Pass))
• Telecom – Cellular, Serial, NTCIP, TCP/IP, UP, multicast, IGMP
• Model 2070, 2070L, 2070E Controllers
• MSSQL+, Microsoft Excel and Access
• Coaxial, Fiber Optics and Wireless Communication Systems
• Freeway & Arterial Management Systems
• VMS, CCTV, Traffic Signals, Surveillance/Ramp Metering systems and related electrical equipment
• Programming – Graphics, C, C++, C#, .Net, XML, JAVA, and VISUAL Languages
• Oral and written communication
• Computer/Software – including MS Office applications, spreadsheets and databases
• Personnel management
• Public, internal and external relations (works well with internal, external and partner groups and individuals)
• Mentor and training new staff, and able to respond to problem situations 24/7/365
• Analytical and organizational kills
• Possess valid driver’s license

Education and Experience  

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Sciences
• Minimum 5 years of experience with ATMS/ATIS system software
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications  

It is desired, but not required, that candidates for this position be proficient in the following areas:  

• Working and getting along with others in a team environment

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range for this position.  $86,900 - $103,300 annually. Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.  We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. 

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.