Traffic Systems Engineer

• Coordinate and oversee traffic studies, road construction reviews, and accident analyses
• Develop plans and systems to improve traffic flow and control, pedestrian and roadway safety, and street lighting
• Oversee the design of traffic control systems using civil engineering practices, applicable standards and specifications, and engineering codes and regulations
• Review traffic data and subordinate staff recommendations to determine measures for improving traffic operations
• Review and analyze traffic-study data using computer software to evaluate results and identify potential interventions
• Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, governmental agencies, private contractors, and the public to identify and solve traffic-flow problems
• Operate and maintain central traffic computer operations and other signal systems
• Plan and oversee studies involving signs, pavement markings, street lighting, signal warrants, school zones, railroad crossings, pedestrian crossings, lane widening, road construction, and accident analysis
• Review and process permit requests to document and minimize traffic disruptions
• Supervise staff by assigning work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another closely related degree; alternatively, currently enrolled and actively working toward graduation within 6 months of the job announcement opening date
• Driver's license
• Knowledge of traffic studies, traffic control systems, roadway safety, street lighting, traffic operations, and engineering standards and regulations
• Ability to use computer software to review and analyze traffic-study data
• Ability to prepare and administer departmental or organizational budgets
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, governmental agencies or departments, private contractors, and members of the public
• Ability to operate and maintain central traffic computer operations and signal systems
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Ability to perform occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in office settings and conduct regular field visits, including exposure to weather and roadway traffic

Demonstrates expertise in traffic studies, traffic control systems, and roadway safety, with a strong ability to analyze data and improve traffic operations. Proficient in budget preparation and administration, as well as effective communication with various stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering
• Traffic Studies
• Traffic Control Systems
• Budget Administration
• Data Analysis

• Traffic Operations
• Roadway Safety
• Engineering Standards
• Computer Software Proficiency
• Signal Systems Operation
• Accident Analysis
• Traffic Data Review
• Traffic Flow Improvement
• Pedestrian Safety
• Central Traffic Computer Operations

• Communication
• Supervision
• Training
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration

• Driver's License

• Traffic Studies
• Road Construction
• Traffic Control Systems
• Engineering Codes
• Traffic Operations
• Street Lighting
• Permit Processing
• Field Visits
• Weather Exposure
• Roadway Traffic