Job Summary
Purdue University moves the world forward with its transformative instruction and world-changing research, and has been consistently ranked by US News and World Report among the nation's top universities. The Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP) facilitates collaboration between the Indiana Department of Transportation, higher education institutions and industry to implement innovations that result in continuous improvement in the planning, design, construction, operation, management and economic efficiency of the Indiana transportation infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will develop, test, and document software and database systems that support transportation engineering research and implementation. The scope of the research includes, but is not limited to software and data relating to traffic management and traffic signals and control devices, highway and interstate mobility, asset tracking, connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, internet-of-things (IoT), communications infrastructure, artificial intelligence, machine learning, weather, and smart cities. The software systems developed will enable new technologies and methods to be adopted effectively and efficiently to increase the impact of ongoing and future research. Some field work is required for instruments, sensors and equipment setup to facilitate data collection. This position provides an excellent opportunity for the candidate looking to develop skills that impact the world.
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 & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least two to three years of software development experience and web application development experience
- At least one year of experience in database development and administration
- Some experience in command-line-based operating systems and scripting
- Some experience in GIS
Preferred:
- Web development (Javascript, HTML/CSS, .NET, Java, and/or related), SQL database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra), C#, cloud computing (Google Cloud), Python, ArcGIS, embedded computing, .NET, Visual Studio, computer hardware, systems administration and/or networking
- Experience with Web technology, databases, data structures and algorithms, cloud computing, computer hardware, GIS, systems administration, networking
Skills:
Required:
- Skilled in web development protocols and languages (Java, C#, .NET, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Node.js, and/or related)
- Knowledge of databases and SQL scripting
- Knowledge of GIS systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
- Knowledge of big data management and networking protocols
- Knowledge of cloud computing
- Knowledge of shell scripting and command-line-based operating systems
- Knowledge of embedded devices
- Knowledge of UNIX systems
- Experience with BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage, Looker, Dataflow and Retool
- Experience with cloud monitoring and logging
Additional Information
- 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