Traffic & Safety Engineer - Ocoee, FL

Traffic & Safety Engineer - Ocoee, FL

Jacobs is seeking a Traffic & Safety Engineer to join our project in Ocoee, FL. In this role, you will plan, analyze and implement traffic operations and safety engineering programs supporting Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) objectives. The role leads data‑driven traffic operations initiatives, evaluates safety performance, develops traffic engineering solutions, and manages service contracts related to operational support functions (e.g., traffic studies, ITS design, data services).

You will collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders and partner agencies to improve roadway safety and optimize system performance.

$100,300 – $140,000 per year.

• Conduct safety analyses using crash data and operational metrics to identify high‑risk areas and recommend countermeasures.
• Manage the Turnpike’s bi‑annual safety plan and apply Highway Safety Manual practices.
• Develop safety improvement recommendations for signage, striping, signals and intersection control evaluations.
• Review field data, ITS outputs and GIS information to recommend traffic and safety solutions.
• Oversee professional service contracts supporting Turnpike Traffic Operations.
• Monitor contractor performance against deliverables, compliance and technical requirements.
• Provide input on scopes, schedules and performance metrics to ensure reliability and alignment with Turnpike goals.
• Lead traffic operations engineering group focused on flow optimization, freeway operations and congestion mitigation.
• Coordinate refinement of the Turnpike’s TSMO Program and related strategic plans.
• Conduct traffic studies, analyze performance data and evaluate operational metrics to support improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, planning and engineering teams to integrate traffic operations into roadway improvement projects.
• Prepare technical reports, memos and presentations for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategies with partner agencies, consultants and internal teams; represent the agency in interagency working groups and committees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering; PE license preferred (or ability to obtain within one year).
• At least 5 years of experience in traffic operations, engineering or TSMO, with exposure to ITS, signal systems and performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of contract management and safety engineering practices.

• Proficiency with ITS technologies and traffic software (e.g., Street Light, VISSIM).
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of TSMO concepts, project development processes and traffic engineering standards (MUTCD, FDM, FDOT Standard Specs, etc.).
• Ability to deliver presentations and maintain effective relationships.

Jacobs offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for this position is $ – $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. The position was posted on January 02, 2026 and will remain open for at least three days. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.