Skills

ArcGIS
Civil engineering
Relational databases
Data analysis skills
Microsoft SQL Server

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job Summary:

The Transportation Research Engineer will extend technical expertise in the Traffic Lab and develop new research avenues utilizing existing and improved experimental resources. Collaborate with faculty to prepare proposals to actively pursue new research funding. Interface with sponsors on field implementation of research projects.

Who We Are:

The Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University strives to advance civil engineering learning, discovery, and engagement in fulfillment of the Land Grant promise and the evolving responsibility of a global university.

For the past several years, we have been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 civil engineering undergraduate and graduate programs in the country. We are justifiably proud of our past accomplishments; prouder still of the hard work, dedication and academic rigor it took to get us to this point. But we are striving to improve further. While our accomplishments, not to mention our graduates, have been exemplary, we will not merely reflect on the past but continue to make civil engineering history. We are committed to leading the civil engineering profession and to be the most sought-after civil engineering program in the country.

For more information about our department, please visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE

What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience:

Required:

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in transportation and infrastructure systems; research experience; and analyzing large data sets such as commercial probe vehicle trajectory and event data, airport operations data, and traffic signal data
Current FAA Part 107 UAS Certification
Experience with multiple types of connected / probe vehicle data analysis
- These vehicle probe data include commercially available crowd sourced data, Bluetooth MAC address matching data, side fire radar, wireless magnetometer sensors, inductive loop technology, and video analysis
Experience with traffic signal systems and vehicle detection systems
Experience with Cloud data warehousing services, ArcGIS, SQL Server, the Microsoft Office Suite, version control systems (such as Git), Adobe After Effects, Synchro, HCS, and VISSIM
Experience with creating and handling real-time data ingestion services from telematics APIs

Preferred:

PhD in Civil Engineering
Four plus (4+) years of relevant experience
Submission of documentation of 107 credentials and summary of experience in conducting UAS mapping missions
Ability to provide evidence of this experience in technical reports or publications

Skills:

Required:

Knowledge in the following areas: relational databases, traffic operations, transportation systems analysis, optimization, performance measures
Demonstrated expertise using Google Big Query
Must submit examples of work with large data sets exceeding 10 billion records
Demonstrated expertise in processing UAS images with Pix4D mapping software under day and night conditions
Must supply electronic link to portfolio of processed images demonstrating proficiency in preparing ortho rectified images for day and night UAS mapping missions and preparation of 3D models
Discretion and independent judgment in all areas of research including choosing methods and strategies and avoiding loss of valuable research time and resources
Responsible and accountable for design of field experiments
Ability to delegate and manage day-to-day research procedures
Strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated by a history of publication/research dissemination

Additional Information:

This posting represents two (2) vacancies
All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
International candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment-based visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days