Senior Traffic Signal Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Roseville (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation in Roseville is seeking a Traffic Signal Specialist to join the Operations/Traffic Engineering team. The role focuses on advising on statewide traffic signal systems, design, construction, and operation, with responsibilities spanning standards, products, and training coordination.

The position offers a hybrid telework option and daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with a salary range of $73,377 to $111,040 annually, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of contract documents, construction practices, procedures, and materials related to signal systems.
• Knowledge and application of the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD).
• Knowledge and application of Signal Design and Signal Operations.
• Knowledge of MnDOT design standards, plan content, and organization.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions on traffic electrical systems procedures and materials.
• Knowledge and application of general electrical and electronic principles.
• Knowledge and application of Windows based office software applications.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Write, recommend, and develop MnDOT traffic electrical systems construction and design standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain, recommend, and write MnDOT’s approved products specifications.
• Research and analyze new products, materials, and construction methods for use on statewide traffic electrical systems.
• Lead and participate in signal and lighting training coordination and instruction.
• To act as Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) inventory data expert.
• Represent the Central Office Traffic Engineering Signal and Lighting Unit in outside discussion and technical forums and in addressing research, new products, issues, and doing updates at the Traffic Engineering Organization (TEO) Signal and Lighting committees and other MnDOT offices and manufacturer and vendor meetings; and provide TAMS inventory data support.

Skills

Traffic signal design

MnDOT standards

Technical writing

Windows office software

Job description

Minnesota Department of Transportation in Roseville is seeking a Traffic Signal Specialist to join the Operations/Traffic Engineering team. The role focuses on advising on statewide traffic signal systems, design, construction, and operation, with responsibilities spanning standards, products, and training coordination.

The position offers a hybrid telework option and daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with a salary range of $73,377 to $111,040 annually, and benefits.