Senior Traffic Operations Engineer IV

State-of-Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Specialist IV for District Six Traffic Operations. The role reviews traffic conditions, conducts field visits, identifies safety and flow issues, and develops practical data-based solutions with engineering reports to implement improvements.

The position requires knowledge of traffic engineering concepts, MUTCD, FDOT standards, and data analysis. Strong communication and familiarity with engineering software are essential for success.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and four years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or an associate of arts or science degree in computer science, engineering technology, or similar relevant area of study and two years of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and one year of engineering, traffic studies, or traffic safety experience; or Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State; or An active IMSA Sign and Pavement Marking certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering review and analysis, develop engineering reports and associated documents (work orders, traffic regulations, signal operating plans, benefit/cost analysis, etc.). This includes field assessments, applying engineering principles and judgment to identify operational and safety deficiencies and appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinate with Department staff, affected external agencies and customers as required. Ensure coordination of resources necessary to implement remedial action.
• Assist in development and management of professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions.
• Includes developing documentation for contract funding, request for proposal (RFP) and related documents, participation on technical review committees (TRC), evaluation of contract work products, consultant evaluation and invoice processing / approval.
• Provide review comments on plan submittals generated by the Department and other entities. This includes developing technical comments directed to the design project manager or design engineer of record based on traffic engineering fundamentals, Department design standards and engineering judgment.

Skills

Traffic engineering concepts

MUTCD

FDOT standards

Traffic data collection

Problem solving

Engineering software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Florida Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Specialist IV for District Six Traffic Operations. The role reviews traffic conditions, conducts field visits, identifies safety and flow issues, and develops practical data-based solutions with engineering reports to implement improvements.

The position requires knowledge of traffic engineering concepts, MUTCD, FDOT standards, and data analysis. Strong communication and familiarity with engineering software are essential for success.