Traffic Engineer V (Sr. Traffic Signal Engineer)

Center for Watershed Protection; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing urban mobility and safety. As a Traffic Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing traffic signal systems, ensuring efficient traffic flow, and improving road safety. Your expertise will guide projects from conception to execution, collaborating with various departments and community stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the city's transportation infrastructure while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth. If you're passionate about traffic engineering and urban planning, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of traffic engineering experience, including supervisory roles.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises traffic engineering work and designs traffic signals.
• Coordinates projects with city departments and utilities.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Traffic Signal Design Software

Job description

Under general supervision, supervises professional traffic engineer work related to the design of traffic signals and signal timings, streets and roads, and the regulation and flow of traffic, performing related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering plans for new streets, traffic signals, signal timings, and traffic control devices, either prepared by staff or consultant engineering firms. Ensures compliance with established standards, specifications, sound engineering principles, and city ordinances, making changes as needed.
2. Assigns, monitors, and participates in investigations of traffic complaints, implementing procedures to resolve identified problems.
3. Serves as a project engineer, supervising and participating in field surveys on arterial streets to collect data on traffic patterns, volume, speed, capacity, accidents, and parking.
4. Analyzes survey data and recommends the installation of traffic control devices, including signals, stop signs, crossing areas, and directional arrows.
5. Designs complex timing sequences using computer software, reviewing and approving designs prepared by staff.
6. Oversees the monitoring of engineering contractors, ensuring work adheres to contract specifications.
7. Coordinates traffic signal installation projects with other city departments and utilities.
8. Consults with contractors on plan changes and contract modifications, assisting in resolving construction issues.
9. Acts as a liaison between the department and other government agencies (e.g., Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Chicago Transportation Authority) for project coordination.
10. Represents the department to community groups.
11. Prepares grant applications to secure project funding.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION:

Chicago Department of Transportation, 2 N. LaSalle, Suite 950, Chicago, IL 60602

WORK SCHEDULE:

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

APPLICATION:

Apply Online @: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?job=409195

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supplemented by four years of traffic engineering experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that meets the minimum degree requirement.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Must have the permanent use of an insured automobile, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires candidates to successfully complete an interview, including a writing exercise/assessment. The candidate(s) best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, possessing the required qualifications, will be selected.

Applicants should be Chicago residents or willing to relocate to Chicago within 90 days of starting the position.