Senior Traffic Signal Optimization Specialist

Iteris; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Iteris is seeking multiple experienced Sr. Signal Optimization Engineers to monitor the health and status of over 1,500 VDOT signals in the NoVA District, under the direction of VDOT NRO staff on a real-time basis.

The primary work location is in the Signal Operations Center (SOC) in the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center (PSTOC) in Fairfax, VA. You will analyze traffic data, monitor intersections with cameras and adjust signal times within that corridor as appropriate.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Over five (5) years experience in a Transportation Engineering field.
• Valid Professional Engineer's License is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in transportation engineering applications/programs, listed below, as required.
• VDOT's Statewide Central Signal System (KITS).
• Traffic signal optimization and simulation software, including Synchro, SimTraffic, VISSIM.
• Traffic monitoring systems include ATMS (OpenTMS), ATSPM, and RITIS.
• Demonstrated experience with Synchro, VISSIM, ATSPM, KITS and other programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic signal and traffic engineering applications.
• Experience in analyzing traffic data, data mining and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation specifications and standards.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Proficiency to operate central signal system.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze traffic data, data mining and statistical analysis.
• Monitor intersections with cameras and adjust signal times within that corridor as appropriate.
• Demonstrate skills of computers and software applications to proficiently operate central signal system.
• Respond effectively to concerns related to traffic signal operations.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports.
• Experience in conducting a wide array of traffic engineering analyses.
• Navigate the regional ATMS solution and all relevant systems that operate and/or will operate in the Northern Virginia District and the Northern Region Operations.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

KITS

Synchro

SimTraffic

VISSIM

OpenTMS

ATSPM

RITIS

Job description

Iteris is seeking multiple experienced Sr. Signal Optimization Engineers to monitor the health and status of over 1,500 VDOT signals in the NoVA District, under the direction of VDOT NRO staff on a real-time basis.

The primary work location is in the Signal Operations Center (SOC) in the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center (PSTOC) in Fairfax, VA. You will analyze traffic data, monitor intersections with cameras and adjust signal times within that corridor as appropriate.