Traffic Signal Systems Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for providing expertise and assistance with the safe and efficient operation of the interconnected traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) systems in the district.

• Provides in‑house expertise needed for the safe and efficient operation of all the district’s traffic signals, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and highway lighting systems.
• Develops and/or updates simple to complex timing plans for all in‑house projects and contributes to design specifications for all district interactive traffic/railroad signal systems.
• Reviews Signal Coordination and Timing (SCAT) consultant’s work and provides direction for Signal Design consultants.
• Provides liaison with railroads, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), and local governments.
• Implements departmental safety rules, practices and policies for self and others.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.

• Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering of which at least one year should be around traffic signal design or operations.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly traffic signal and highway lighting design and operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities.
• Strong oral and/or written communication skills.