Civil Engineer I/II/III/IV -Transportation

City of Orlando Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,958 - 62,680; Full time

Job summary

A municipal job opportunity in Orlando is seeking Civil Engineers at various levels (I-IV) for their transportation department. The role involves technical work in traffic control systems and signal timing plan implementations. Applicants must have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience in transportation engineering. The salary range is $34.34 to $45.50 per hour depending on qualifications. This position offers a chance to influence urban transportation systems in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6 months of experience in Transportation Engineering for Civil Engineer I.
• 2 years for Civil Engineer II, 4 years for Civil Engineer III with specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and modify signal timing plans for traffic signal systems.
• Conduct field investigations of traffic conditions.
• Update traffic signal timing plans with maintenance and consultants.

Skills

Traffic signal timing systems

Field investigations

Database manipulation

Cubic/Trafficware’s ATMS.now

Cubic/Trafficware's Synchro

Traffic studies

Crash data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Traffic control system software

ATMS.now

Synchro

Job description

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Salary Range

• $34.34 - $45.50

Job Posting End Date
12-31-2025

Starting Salary

• Civil Engineer I: $28.28 - $36.07 hourly, depending on qualifications
• Civil Engineer II: $28.90 - $38.30 hourly, depending on qualifications
• Civil Engineer III: $31.51 - $41.75 hourly, depending on qualifications
• Civil Engineer IV: $34.34 - $45.50 hourly, depending on qualifications

Job Description

The civil engineer performs technical work in various phases of a computerized traffic control system operations center (TMC). The primary task for this position is the specific implementation and modification of signal timing plans for the signal systems controlled by the city. Performs modifications and upgrades to traffic signal controller databases using system software (Cubic/Trafficware’s ATMS.now) and traffic modeling using Cubic/Trafficware's Synchro and Tru-Traffic software among others. Conducts field investigations of traffic conditions associated with traffic signals for the purpose of adjusting traffic signal timing plans both on a regular schedule and in response to citizen inquiries. Works closely with the Traffic Signal Maintenance section to update traffic signal timing plans when hardware must be changed and works closely with regional traffic signal timing consultants working on annual corridor re-timing projects. Works closely with FDOT’s Signal Timing Groupe at the RTMC for timing plans and database updates. Work assignments are received from a professional supervisor who defines the scope of the work to be performed. Timing Engineer is expected to plan details of work and make technical decisions. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Civil Engineer I: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, plus six (6) months of experience in Transportation Engineering (required) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
• Civil Engineer II: Same as Civil Engineer I, above, except requires two (2) years of experience as identified.
• Civil Engineer III: Same as Civil Engineer II, above, except requires four (4) years of experience as identified, including at least two (2) years of experience in transportation development review, traffic studies, or crash data analysis (required); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of supervisory experience desired.
• Civil Engineer IV: Same as Civil Engineer III, above, except requires Registration as P.E. in the State of Florida (required).

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at [e-mail] or 407-246-2062.