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Communications Engineer [02/17/2010] |
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An opportunity exist within our Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) business for an Engineer to be based in Birmingham. As the UK's leading consultancy in road and transport technology, we assist our clients to reduce congestion, operate safe and reliable transport networks and improve the environment through technology. Our project Managers are tasked with managing a variety of projects ranging in value and complexity. We design and supervise the construction of multi-million pound projects for our clients. Typical projects include: - Managed Motorway Schemes – by using the hard shoulder and installing technology on the strategic road network we are able to reduce congestion and control traffic flows without the need for additional land.
- Integrated Traffic Management Schemes – this technical approach, which requires commitment from the Highways Agency and other neighbouring highway authorities, integrates the operation of ramp metering with the operation of the adjacent traffic signal controller to better manage the combined network.
- Incident Detection and Queue Protection Schemes – the system uses a series of inductive loop data gathered from the road to detect anomalies in traffic flow. These inform Regional Control Centres who can then set signals to reflect real time traffic conditions.
Reporting to a Project Manager you will have the opportunity to work within a team of professionals on this type of work. This will also include real-time passenger information, CCTV, traffic enforcement and electronic information displays. This is a growing area of the business with promising career prospects and opportunity for progression.
Providing input in the feasibility, design and implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems projects for the Highways Agency and Local Authority clients you will be responsible for: - Producing technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality - with minimum guidance
- Assessing engineering problems and consulting with technical experts, as necessary, to develop cost effective and robust solutions
- Offering new ideas to improve solutions and processes
- Independently delivering work and integrating with larger projects teams
- Liaising with other technical disciplines and clients as required
- Developing knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
- Working and communicating on a diverse range of projects
- Completing specifically assigned tasks to time and cost ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental procedures to Atkins' Business Management Systems and that Health and Safety obligations are met.
Qualifications
- Good Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Chartered or working towards Chartership status (however, candidates with experience in the design and delivery of electrical/electronic engineering projects would also be considered)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Experience (essential) - Working in electrical design, installation or maintenance or related discipline
- Thorough knowledge and experience of appropriate UK regulations, requirements and practice
Experience (desirable) - Understanding of the ITS industry within the Highways Agency and Local Authority business sector
- Understanding and application of PRINCE2/MAPM methodologies and principles
- Knowledge of ITS systems including urban traffic management and control systems, motorway communication, information systems and CCTV knowledge and experience of UK regulations, requirements and practice, including CDM, DMRB
As a Sunday Times 20 Best Biggest Company to work or 2007, Atkins has a generous benefits scheme: - 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy and sell up to 15 days additional leave
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personal accident cover
- Employee car ownership scheme
- Share incentive plan after 6 months service
- Professional fees paid
- Give as you earn - charity contributions
- Private medical insurance discount
- employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour free advice
- Childcare vouchers
- Sports and social activities
Training and Development Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of in-house and external training and development course designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions Job Type: Permanent Location: United Kingdom Hampshire
Salary: [n/a] Date available: now Specialist Industry: Job Contact:: Contact Tel:: Interview Dates:: Closing Date:: Salary-Pay Range:: Minimum Experience:: Company: Atkins Company Description: Atkins is one of the world's leading engineering and design consultancies. We have the depth and breadth of technical expertise to respond to both the complex challenges of major infrastructure projects, and the urgent transition to a low carbon economy. Whether its the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modelling of a flood defence system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions. Company Website: [n/a]
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05/16/2012