Traffic Operations Leader: Signals & Public Safety

St. Louis County Courts; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks a Traffic Operations Manager to lead the traffic signals program and guide a professional team.

You will shape engineering strategies, oversee major projects, and ensure safe, efficient mobility for residents and businesses across the County. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 7+ years in traffic engineering with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors.
• At least seven years in traffic engineering with supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage traffic engineering projects and personnel, including hiring and performance evaluations.
• Oversee repair, operations, upgrades, and underground utility locates for traffic signals and communications networks.
• Manage traffic correspondence related to traffic signal operations.
• Create traffic signal specifications.
• Administer additions and deletions to the County Traffic Code, Schedule I – Electric Traffic Control Signals.
• Manage the annual operating budget for traffic signals and pavement marking items.
• Create and manage contracts for traffic operations materials and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Missouri

Job description

St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks a Traffic Operations Manager to lead the traffic signals program and guide a professional team.

You will shape engineering strategies, oversee major projects, and ensure safe, efficient mobility for residents and businesses across the County. The ideal candidate has a PE license, 7+ years in traffic engineering with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and