Engineer I​/II - Department of Transportation

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The Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems to support the livability and economic health of the City.

The Engineer I/II positions are available in the following divisions:
Signal Design, Signal Operations, Traffic Safety, Local & Regional Project Delivery, and Development & Geometric Design.

• Implement capital and grant‑funded projects to enhance pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicle access at intersections using signal control devices; including grant administration, consultant and vendor contract management, project scoping, design review, project scheduling, budget management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate construction activities, including traffic signal “turn‑ons” and mitigating signal timing impacts during construction at intersections.
• Evaluate proposed striping and improvement plans associated with annual pavement program work and provide design details to enhance all modes of travel.
• Coordinate traffic signal ITS enhancements in preparation for and in conjunction with public improvements and pavement work.
• Review traffic signal plans and specifications for development and capital improvement projects for compliance with CA‑MUTCD and City standards.
• Coordinate with projects implemented by other City divisions and departments to ensure all changes affecting the traffic signal network conform to the City’s future goals.
• Analyze collision/volume data and other variables to identify ideal locations for innovative traffic signal designs (bicycle signals, HAWK signals, protected intersections, etc.) and evaluate before and after studies.
• Respond to citizen requests for improvements to the signal network.

• Conduct analyses and field investigations related to day‑to‑day customer‑identified traffic operations issues.
• Respond to service requests from the public and other City departments.
• Analyze traffic flow impacts of CIP/development‑related traffic signals and associated improvements.
• Analyze the effectiveness of specific signal timing standards currently utilized in San José and benchmark against current industry standards/trends.
• Prepare and implement traffic signal timing and coordination plans.
• Conduct performance measures of the roadway network, including evaluation of corridor timing flow and safety effectiveness.
• Support implementation of grant‑funded traffic signal retiming projects.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for signal timing consultant services, manage service contracts; prepare work orders, grant reports and invoices.
• Actively manage ingress and egress for planned event traffic utilizing remote signal timing control, traffic surveillance cameras, and dynamic motorist information message signs.

• Perform field investigations, collect data, and conduct various traffic studies, including stop sign, crosswalk, and crossing guard studies.
• Review collision reports and apply applicable guidelines and standards to enhance roadway safety.
• Perform engineering analysis and complete written reports of recommended solutions.
• Conduct speed surveys to establish appropriate speed limits on City streets.
• Prepare maps, reports, and related material for presentation.
• Develop effective working relationships with community groups to resolve residential traffic issues using the newly adopted…