Lead Signal Maintenance Engineer

Georgia Department of Transportation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Signal Maintenance Engineer in Georgia to supervise statewide traffic signal maintenance activities and oversee related contracts. The role includes emergency response, asset management, and coordination with districts to address maintenance needs.

The position requires an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, EIT, and knowledge of traffic engineering and signal design. PE preferred; strong data analysis and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or ABET-accredited field with two years of related experience.
• Possess an EIT; PE preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic engineering and signal design, maintenance, and operations.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed engineering decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise signal maintenance activities, including emergency response and equipment purchasing.
• Oversee on-call signal maintenance and ITB for projects funded by Traffic Operations.
• Coordinate with districts for maintenance needs and evaluate maintenance requests.
• Oversee statewide signal asset management and maintenance task tracking tools.
• Oversee testing and acceptance of traffic signal products for approved lists.
• Assist with emergency response activities related to traffic signals and develop contingencies.
• Oversee equipment purchasing contracts for Traffic Operations.
• Maintain the 811 Locates ticketing platform and Service Area Manager.
• Lead statewide deployment of electronic locks at signal cabinets.
• Ensure uptime of the signal fiber optic network.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Signal maintenance

Data analysis

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

EIT

PE certification

Job description

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Signal Maintenance Engineer in Georgia to supervise statewide traffic signal maintenance activities and oversee related contracts. The role includes emergency response, asset management, and coordination with districts to address maintenance needs.

The position requires an ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, EIT, and knowledge of traffic engineering and signal design. PE preferred; strong data analysis and leadership abilities are essential.