Signal System Engineer

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 84,328 - 105,411; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking a Traffic Management Specialist to plan and manage the implementation of Intelligent Transportation System projects, including the operation of the Traffic Management Center. The ideal candidate will oversee traffic signal systems and provide expert testimony on traffic engineering issues.

This role involves supervising staff, managing project expenditures, and communicating the benefits of ITS to the community. The salary range for this position is $84,328.80 - $105,411.00.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing traffic signal systems and ITS projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic signal systems and traffic signal timing projects.
• Oversee the implementation and operation of the Traffic Management Center.
• Supervise and evaluate staff to meet departmental goals.
• Provide expert testimony related to traffic engineering.

Skills

Traffic signal management

ITS project management

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Job description

Salary: $84,328.80 - $105,411.00

Job Details: Under general direction, plans, designs and reviews construction plans, manages implementation and operation of Intelligent Transportation System and Traffic Management Center (TMC) related projects. Manages programming and operation of City Signal System including any traffic signal timing projects. Supervises ITS Coordinator I and Signal Specialist positions within the division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Will manage traffic signal systems including traffic signal timing, plan set development, construction, operation, and various traffic signal studies.
• Will be responsible for managing ITS projects through design, construction, implementation, and operation.
• Includes the management and operation of the City’s Traffic Management Center and implementation of the Entertainment District multiple operation plans.
• Will select, train, discipline, evaluate and supervise subordinates to ensure the department’s goals are met.
• Will be able to communicate ITS benefits to the public, City officials, various committees and commissions, and professional and technical personnel using both effective written and verbal communication techniques.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Will serve as a cross functional subject matter expert.
• Ability to provide expert testimony to City officials, District Courts, and various other boards and commissions as may be required.
• Responsible for negotiating and administering engineering services and construction contracts to ensure that the City’s policies, standards, and schedules are met.
• Will evaluate network related issues relating to planning, design, and construction of ITS projects.
• Will investigate traffic concerns and provide recommend solutions.
• Responsible for educating the public on traffic engineering issues.
• Will update and maintain the traffic engineering policy manuals.
• Will track capital project expenditures in specialized electronic software.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail].