Transportation Systems Engineer

We motivate. We empower. We lead. We follow. We laugh. We succeed. ACS offers innovative and effective outsourcing solutions for clients around the world. We deliver higher quality, increased productivity, and lower costs. Can we do that for you? Sure we can. For business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO), ACS is not a product, we're services. We're people making technology work. We'd be glad to demonstrate the ACS advantage. Let us tell you about our world-class people, our company, and the "can-do" attitude that motivates us to deliver nothing less than the very best. Transportation Systems Engineer Job Description:Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future. Thank you for your interest!Summary:A transportation systems engineer works as part of a team to design, install, maintain and develop all systems affecting the system design life cycle of a product. The aim is to develop and maintain efficient transportation systems, producing reliable and high-quality product at the lowest cost, and in the shortest time.Transportation systems engineers work to integrate the entire SDLC process, from design through maintenance. A systematic approach to money, methods, materials and technology, across traditional departmental boundaries, is required. The latest computer technology is used, providing the means by which to take a systematic approach to system engineering. Typical work activities:Rather than specializing in one particular part of the process, transportation systems engineers are responsible for seeing a job through all of its stages. Duties and responsibilities: designing the layout of the system; designing, developing, integrating, and installing reliable transportation systems for new and existing industries including, Toll Collection, Photo Enforcement, and Commercial Vehicle Operation; liaising with project management, product management, subcontract engineering consultants, and various subcontracted trades; attending project meetings and developing and defining system requirements; calculating engineering costs; deciding on the effective use of resources, e.g. raw materials, equipment and staff; develop system design documentation including CAD drawings, design documents, etc; producing installation procedures; producing maintenance procedures; Provide engineering input to the testing process and procedures Support and provide engineering oversight to the testing of the system; identifying, investigating and repairing system faults; supervising the work of trainee engineers and support staff; overseeing the installation, repair and re-assembly of equipment; demonstrating new and existing equipment to systems engineers, support staff and production managers; discussing and evaluating systems failures with maintenance staffs and non-technical personnel; investigating and accounting for in the design environmental requirements; reviewing results and meeting with managers to discuss methods of improving the productivity of existing systems; investigating ways in which the latest technology could improve the productivity rate or improve performance metrics or requirements; sourcing new suppliers of industrial equipment; testing, monitoring and evaluating new components or systems; conducting safety tests and removing potential hazards; establishing and implementing a quality culture within the system engineering, construction, and maintenance environment; visiting other production sites; reading specialist journals and attending training courses and industry meetings in order to keep up to date with the latest technological developments and trends in engineering. All other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; listen attentively and integrate large volumes of information from multiple sources Excellent troubleshooting skills, analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to resolve problems conventionally and unconventionally Being flexible by attempting alternate solutions to resolve issues, and seamlessly adjusting to a dynamic, changing environment Ability to troubleshoot issues or problems using conventional methods and unconventional methods Knowledge of and experience in the use and application of various test equipment including, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, Power quality meters, etc Background or familiarity in automated scripting language in the UNIX/LINUX environment including PERL, shell scripting, etc Novice to intermediate knowledge in the following operating systems, UNIX, LINUX, Windows Superb follow-up skills and ability to anticipate realistic time frames will be required. Logistical and Project Management foresight History of developing innovative and creative problem solving approaches to improving various aspects of maintenance performance including technical, personnel, and businessMinimum Job Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in system engineering or related technology degree or equivalent work experience with at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Must have experience in the integration of industrial data acquisition sensors, transportation management equipment, and information technology equipment in industrial environments. Knowledge or experience in Electronic Toll Collection, Commercial Vehicle, and Photo-Enforcement projects and systems a plus. Knowledge and or experience in automation or process control systems a plus.Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Effective written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural environment. Work requires moderate physical activity primarily in an office environment, fabrication shops and construction site locations. Work environment involves minimal exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Located in Germantown, MD. ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Expected Travel Time: None