Traffic Data Engineer II — Shaping Mobility (Hybrid)

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT); Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) in Topeka, KS is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer II to oversee traffic data collection and analysis in support of FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide implementation. This role is based in the Eisenhower State Office Building within the Office of Transportation and Planning.

The engineer will coordinate data collection programs, troubleshoot data issues, and collaborate with urban areas, counties and MPOs for reporting.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions.
• Six years of engineering experience.
• Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the traffic data collection to meet the requirements of the FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) as implemented by the Kansas TMS/H.
• Responsible for the traffic count data. Continually troubleshoots data and develops solutions to address issues as they may occur.
• Responsible for federal Functional Classification review and update coordination with Urban Areas, Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the Federal Highway Administration for Mileage and Travel reporting purposes.
• Provides computer technical assistance to the Traffic and Field Operations Unit. Performs software maintenance and development for any Unit tasks. Provides user support for software packages provided by equipment vendors.
• Reviews the testing and evaluation of traffic data collection equipment used by the Traffic and Field Operations Unit. The equipment is used for gathering information for truck weight studies, traffic counting, vehicle classification and speed studies
• Provides technical assistance to the Bureau of Transportation Planning projects such as preparation of the State Planning and Research Program.

Skills

Traffic data collection

Data analysis

Team supervision

Education

PE License (KS)

Tools

SQL

GIS

Spreadsheet

Database experience

Job description

Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) in Topeka, KS is seeking a Professional Civil Engineer II to oversee traffic data collection and analysis in support of FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide implementation. This role is based in the Eisenhower State Office Building within the Office of Transportation and Planning.

The engineer will coordinate data collection programs, troubleshoot data issues, and collaborate with urban areas, counties and MPOs for reporting.