Engineering Technician (Traffic Signals)

GovFirst; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GovFirst is seeking an Engineering Technician to support signal shop operations in Suffolk, VA. The role involves field reviews, data collection, and maintaining timing models for about 189 signals.

The candidate will work outdoors along highways, relying on accurate data entry and communication with supervisors and staff. This is a full-time (W2) on-site position requiring a Virginia driver’s license and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of roadway operations and maintenance.
• Experience with field data collection and inspections.
• Ability to enter, maintain, and reconcile large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble plan sheets, task orders, datasets, and other documentation to support signal shop operations.
• Conduct field reviews of work plans and verify site conditions at roadway and traffic signal locations.
• Drive a state-owned vehicle to remote field locations and coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain access to equipment and work areas.
• Collect, document, and validate field information related to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure.
• Assemble and maintain signal timing models and related information for approximately 189 traffic signals.

Skills

Field data collection

Data management

Interpreting drawings

Independent worker

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Outdoor work

Traffic infrastructure

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Equivalent experience

Job description

Engineering Technician (Traffic Signals)

Suffolk, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

Job Title: Engineering Technician - Traffic Signals

Employment Type: Full-Time (W2)

GovFirst is seeking a detail-oriented and field-focused Engineering Technician to support signal shop operations in Suffolk, VA. The successful candidate will assist with field reviews, work-plan verification, data collection, signal timing information, documentation, and data management related to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure.

The successful candidate is responsible for:

• Prepare and assemble plan sheets, task orders, datasets, and other documentation to support signal shop operations.
  
• Conduct field reviews of work plans and verify actual site conditions at roadway and traffic signal locations.
  
• Drive a state-owned vehicle to remote field locations and coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain access to equipment and work areas.
  
• Collect, document, and validate field information related to roadway and traffic signal infrastructure.
  
• Assemble and maintain signal timing models and related information for approximately 189 traffic signals.
  
• Reconcile work plans, field information, and datasets with signal shop personnel and management.
  
• Perform accurate and timely data entry and maintain detailed data records.
  
• Access and work with critical information systems and networks supporting roadway infrastructure and electronic assets.
  
• Apply knowledge of roadway operations and maintenance, including data collection, pavement markings, pavement markers and messages, traffic signs, guardrails, and related roadway infrastructure.
  
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, signal shop staff, and management regarding field findings and work-plan requirements.
  
• Work independently while managing multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff or project management.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway operations and maintenance activities.
  
• Experience with field data collection, field reviews, inspections, or verification of roadway infrastructure.
  
• Ability to enter accurately, maintain, reconcile, and manage large amounts of data.
  
• Ability to interpret work plans, task orders, drawings, or related documentation and verify field conditions.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with computers and commonly used software applications.
  
• Ability to work outdoors along highways and in varying weather conditions.
  
• Ability to work safely around traffic, roadway infrastructure, and electronic/traffic signal equipment.
  
• Ability to respond to changing operational requirements, including emergency assignments and short-notice work.

Required Education & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
• Equivalent experience or training may be considered.

Required Work Authorization:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Required Licenses, Certifications & Screening:

• Valid Virginia Driver's License in good standing required.
  
• Successful completion of a Virginia DMV driving record check.
  
• Successful completion of pre-employment fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).
  
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
  
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.
  
• Completion of required VDOT and industry training.
  

GovFirst is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.