Traffic Signal Systems Practice Area LeaderAs a Traffic Signal Systems Practice Area Leader you will be a member of the DKS leadership team and will work closely with both local and cross-office teams to win and deliver work in our Traffic Signal Systems practice, with a portfolio including traffic signal operations, integrated corridor management, performance measurement and data analytics, systems engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems, emerging technology, and communications design.Our team includes industry leaders in TSMO, ITS, Signal Operations, CAV, and Transportation Planning who are committed to developing leaders at all levels of the firm with strong industry relationships. Our team's education credentials include engineering, planning, education, and economics. DKS actively supports all of our leaders with a robust set of systems, tools, and mentors. Our employees are encouraged to stay at the front of the industry by attending training, participating in professional organizations, and engaging in DKS' technical discipline groups. DKS is committed to a "one company" experience, encouraging cross-training and cross-office project work, a practice that benefits both our clients and employees.DKS' Core Values permeate everything we do: Meaningful Difference, Expertise, Client Satisfaction, Opportunity, Trustworthy, and Teamwork. What will you be doing?

　　Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships, including partnerships with other consulting firmsWin and manage a variety of traffic signal systems projects that you are passionate about, including all elements of the project life-cycle (pre-positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, financial management, etc.)Coordinate with business development leaders throughout the companyProvide the leadership team with insight on market trends and growth opportunitiesAssure client satisfaction through implementation of our Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiativesWork with, train, and mentor less experienced staff in technical expertise, client management, and project managementRecruit talent and grow our practiceShare in the efforts to actively participate in regional, state, or national committees or working groups aimed at advancing the state of the practice for ITS, signal operations, and data analyticsSupport a variety of medium to large-sized projects/tasks in planning-analysis and traffic operations projects that may include corridor studies, intersection and highway analysis, traffic data and performance measures, transit signal priority (TSP), traffic signal coordination, and signal design improvementsPrepare and review systems engineering documentation for traffic signal and ITS systems Don't meet every requirement? Studies show that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to a position unless they meet every single qualification of the job. At DKS Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.

　　What are we looking for?

　　Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or similar field (required)

　　Master's Degree in related field, or equivalent experience desired

　　10+ years of experience in the Transportation Engineering industry, particularly in the field of traffic signal systems

　　Licensed Professional Engineer

　　Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations

　　Experience with the Systems Engin