Transportation Engineer ; Traffic Safety Engineer​/Planning Section, Capital Programs Administr

Transportation Engineer 4 (Traffic Safety/Planning Section, Capital Programs Administration)

Located at:
District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

The successful candidate will serve as the lead of the District Traffic Safety team within the Planning Section of the Capital Programs Administration Department in District
4. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the study, analysis, and development of transportation plans and projects with a strong emphasis on traffic safety.

• Provide leadership and direction to the District Traffic Safety staff, ensuring effective performance and adherence to agency standards.
• Administer the District's Highway Safety Program, including preparation of the annual safety work plan and the identification, development, and management of safety funding applications.
• Facilitate and oversee safety‑related applications submitted by local public agencies within the district.
• Conduct in‑depth crash data analyses to identify patterns, evaluate contributing factors, develop safety countermeasures, and prioritize high‑risk locations.
• Perform safety studies and/or oversee consultant‑performed studies to ensure compliance with established procedures and technical standards.
• Collaborate with local agencies to review crash trends, evaluate potential improvements, and pursue innovative and alternative funding opportunities to address safety concerns.
• Participate in project scoping activities to identify opportunities for integrating safety enhancements into upcoming District projects.
• Prepare detailed work orders for ODOT maintenance crews to implement safety improvements arising from studies, customer inquiries, and project‑related crash reviews.
• Develop and maintain advanced proficiency with traffic engineering and analysis software, including HCS, Trans Modeler, Synchro/Sim Traffic, Street Light, and INRIX, to support sound engineering evaluations.
• Perform and oversee traffic signal design activities, including signal warrant analyses, signal timing development and evaluation, and the review of associated signage and lighting plans.
• Oversee and manage all District traffic regulation functions, including state, local and work‑zone speed zones; village signal permits; no‑parking, no‑passing, and no‑engine brake zones; and school‑zone extensions.
• Engage with internal teams, local agencies, developers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and the general public to address traffic safety and bicycle‑pedestrian planning needs, providing professional guidance on related infrastructure and safety initiatives.
• Ensure effective public outreach on district traffic safety initiatives, including participation in Safe Communities Coalitions and other safety‑focused events.
• Evaluate consultant fee proposals, negotiate scope elements as necessary, and administer consultant contracts.
• Direct and oversee the development and delivery of safety improvement projects within the district.
• Evaluate fatal crash reports occurring within District.
• Implement and monitor designated Distracted Driving Safety Corridors.
• Coordinate with the District Pavement Engineer to identify candidate locations for skid testing due to suspected slippery‑pavement conditions.
• Lead the development of Project Initiation Packages (PIP) for awarded safety projects.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio who is self‑directed, collaborative, and well‑versed in traffic engineering principles, safety practices, and the ODOT project development process. This individual must demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences, and lead teams in identifying and resolving traffic safety challenges. A commitment to public service, continuous improvement, and advancing a safe, efficient, and future‑focused transportation system is essential for success in this role.

• Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or…