Traffic Signal Timing Engineer - PE

Traffic Signal Timing Engineer

Location:

Tampa, FL or Bradenton, FL area.

• Develop, integrate, and fine‑tune signal timing changes.
• Provide supervision and direction for signal operational modifications.
• Conduct field reviews when necessary to evaluate and resolve traffic operation issues.
• Ensure signal operation modifications are signed, sealed, and properly documented per client policies.
• Prepare system performance reports.
• Assist the signal timing team with signal/system retiming efforts.
• Report results and effects of signal retiming efforts.
• Actively monitor signal systems and other arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data, and recommend actions to improve operations.
• Provide guidance for development, update, and maintenance of signal timing changes.
• Support CV/AV technology implementation and monitor/operate CV/AV related applications and devices.
• Recommend and implement signal phasing changes to address recurring and non‑recurring congestion.
• Facilitate traffic operations by guiding arterial operation decisions, implementing special event response plans, and generating severe event/incident response reports.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of post‑education engineering experience with prior traffic design experience.
• Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Traffic Signal Operation, signal retiming, and Traffic Signal Central Systems.
• Knowledge of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, Signal Central Systems, ITS, and traffic engineering principles.
• Experience with traffic signal analysis programs such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
• Knowledge of DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
• Proficient in traffic engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and communication systems.
• Working knowledge of roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Strong self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering to QA/QC.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to analyze data and reach effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies.
• Willingness to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.
• Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid‑size projects.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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