Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer

Iteris; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive-based yearly bonus

401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period

Generous Paid-Time-Off benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Medical reimbursement plans

Disability coverage

Education assistance program

In-house training programs

Job summary

A mobility solutions provider in Florida is seeking a Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer to manage the operational activities of the arterial program. Key responsibilities include analyzing traffic data, developing signal timing plans, and supervising operational modifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least five years of experience with traffic signal systems, and a Florida Professional Engineering license. Attractive benefits including a yearly bonus and comprehensive health coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with traffic signal operation and retiming.
• Knowledge of traffic signal systems and traffic engineering principles.
• Ability to write technical reports and coordinate real-time activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the arterial program.
• Analyze traffic data and recommend actions to improve operations.
• Ensure proper documentation of signal operation modifications.

Skills

Traffic signal operation

Signal retiming

Signal central software systems

Traffic signal analysis programs

Leadership and communication

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM discipline

State of Florida Professional Engineering license

Tools

SYNCHRO

HCS

Job description

Iter is looking for a Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer manages the daily operational activities of the arterial program, in accordance with the requirements of MUTCD, TEM, District 7 RTMC SOP, protocols, policies and all applicable standards and policies, and is responsible for the overall operations and functionality of the arterial program. The Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer will be required to make decisions pertaining to the arterial operations requiring a high degree of experience and judgment and must facilitate the smooth and balanced arterial operation at the RTMC. This Engineer will be required to provide services in timing plan development/refinement following FDOT protocols and practices, including special event timing plans to be implemented as part of the arterial program and review signal operations in arterial control sections. The ideal candidate may work out of the RTMC building or at another location (to be determined).

What you will be doing:

• Actively monitor the system and other arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations
• Provide recommendations to develop, update, and maintain signal timing information
• Implement or provide guidance to Arterials Operators to implement real-time signal operation changes from the RTMC using Signal Central Systems
• Provide supervision and directions for signal operational modifications
• Conduct field reviews when it is necessary to evaluate traffic operation issues as well as to resolve signal operation issues
• Ensure signal operation modifications are signed and sealed and properly documented in accordance with FDOT District 7 policies and guidelines
• Implement, monitor, and fine tune diversion/evacuation route timings when roadway closures or evacuation orders occur on the freeways or arterials
• Monitor potential off-ramp traffic backups and implement flush timing patterns to clear the ramps before spilling over to the freeway mainline
• Prepare system performance reports
• Track and respond to system alarms to ensure system downtime is minimal
• Coordinate with the freeway operations staff in managing congestion on arterials resulting from expressway incidents and special events
• Coordinate with stakeholders in managing congestion on arterials resulting from special events
• Ensure traffic performance and monitoring dashboards are kept up to date and enhancements to the dashboards are made when opportunities for improvement are identified, new technologies are available, or at the direction of FDOT in coordination with the IT Staff
• Ensure ATSPM performance monitoring tools are developed, deployed, configured correctly, and maintained properly in coordination with IT Staff
• Ensure Arterials Operators are effectively using ATSPM tools to improve efficiency of arterial operations
• Routinely monitor live traffic applications, dashboards, and ATMS applications to ensure operators are proactively identifying potential and ongoing traffic/signal operation issues and coordinating signal operational changes quickly to minimize the impact to traffic movement. QA/QC measures shall be set in place to ensure fast identification of traffic issues and proactive implementation of signal operational changes. SOPs shall be modified immediately if and when opportunities are identified to improve the efficiency of RTMC operation
• Ensure all traffic controlling and monitoring applications and devices are functioning as intended and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff, and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve issues
• Ensure all signalized intersections are configured correctly in the Detection Failure Monitoring and Alerting Application (Watchdog) and coordinate with IT Staff in resolving issues with the Application. if and when this application is developed and installed
• Support CAV Technology implementation, monitor/operate CAV-related applications and devices, and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve CAV system issues
• Assist FDOT signal timing consultants, FDOT staff, or local agency staff with signal/system retiming efforts
• Assist FDOT signal timing consultants, FDOT staff, or local agency staff in reporting results and effects of signal retiming efforts
• Prepare monthly reports on the performance of the signal system based on predefined measures of effectiveness and other arterial reports
• Performance monitoring, cost/benefit reporting, and benchmarking of the arterial network
• Participate in progress meetings and other meetings as requested by FDOT
• Lead weekly major arterial incident evaluations, develop and track action items resulting from these evaluations
• Participate in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) meetings and ensure appropriate interagency coordination

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in an engineering discipline or any other STEM discipline
• State of Florida Professional Engineering license
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with traffic signal operation, signal retiming, and traffic signal central software systems
• Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, ITS and traffic engineering principles
• Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to make independent decisions on a routine basis
• Ability to work alternate work schedules
• Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
• Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $99,000 and $115,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What’s in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Generous Paid-Time-Off [PTO] benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program
• In-house training programs

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris’ website atwww.iteris.com .

Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva’s website atwww.almaviva.it .

Iteris, Inc is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.