Electrical Engineer - Traffic Systems, 4‑Day Week

Transportation Control Systems, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Transportation Control Systems, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design behind traffic control products used by cities, DOTs, and contractors across the Southeast.

This hands-on, on-site role sits at the crossroads of engineering, sales, and production—owning schematics, selecting components, and ensuring reviews pass the first time, with a four-day workweek and Fridays off.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Hands-on proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical.
• Working command of the NEC, plus familiarity with NEMA standards.
• The ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication skills — you'll be talking to customers and agencies, not just the team down the hall.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, wiring diagrams, and schematics for our traffic control products — signal cabinets, detection systems, and ITS hardware.
• Read and interpret DOT specifications and bid documents (NEMA, MUTCD, NEC, and state DOT standards) so what we build passes review the first time.
• Back up the sales and estimating teams on RFP reviews and customer submittals.
• Choose the right components and vendors, balancing performance, cost, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot product and application issues for customers, contractors, and DOT personnel — primarily from the office, with occasional site involvement.
• Put together the technical documentation and submittal packages agencies need to approve our work.

Skills

SolidWorks Electrical

NEC knowledge

NEMA standards familiarity

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Transportation Control Systems, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the electrical design behind traffic control products used by cities, DOTs, and contractors across the Southeast.

This hands-on, on-site role sits at the crossroads of engineering, sales, and production—owning schematics, selecting components, and ensuring reviews pass the first time, with a four-day workweek and Fridays off.