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Transportation Engineer, NIRPC - NW Indiana (Metro Chicago)

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC)
May 31, 2013
Professional Area: 
Transportation
Contact person: 
Steve Strains
Phone: 
219-763-6060
Fax: 
219-762-1653
Email: 
sstrains@nirpc.org
Website: 
http://www.nirpc.org
Location: 
Portage,  IN
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning for a region of nearly 800,000 people, part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area
POSITION TITLE:   Transportation Engineer
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Urban Engineering, Highway Operations, Transportation Demand Analysis, or Transportation Planning.  Work experience is strongly desirable
  • Practical knowledge, proficiency, and experience in travel demand forecast modeling software
  • Practical knowledge and proficiency in Geographic Information Systems
  • Experience with web-based GIS applications and database design
  • Ability to apply math skills and manipulate data
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation communications skills
  • Problem-solving and time management skills
  • Ability to work well as a team member
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
  • Maintain NIRPC’s transportation network model
  • Perform air quality conformity analysis, coordination and documentation
  • Perform the congestion management process of the long-range transportation plan
  • Perform the intelligent transportation system process of the long-range transportation plan
  • Support the development and update of a long-range transportation plan portion of the Comprehensive Regional Plan
  • Perform other duties as required
ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION:            Professional A,
Fair Labor Standards Act Exempt, Full Time
SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS:  $51,710 - $55,847
RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER:
The employer reserves the right not to fill this position.  Apply by 4:30 p.m. June 24, 2013.  However, the position will remain open until filled.
APPLY WITH LETTER AND RESUME VIA EMAIL TO:
            Steve Strains, Deputy Director/Director of Planning
            Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
            6100 Southport Road
            Portage, Indiana 46368-6409
            sstrains@nirpc.org  219-763-6060, ext. 130
            Released May 23, 2013
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