Traffic Signal Inspector

DVJ Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DVJ Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Highway Transportation System Electrician inspector in Los Angeles, CA. You will monitor the installation of traffic signals, street lighting, and related equipment to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and code requirements while maintaining safe practices.

The role requires five years of Journeyman experience, ability to troubleshoot maintenance needs, and the capacity to coordinate with contractors and public officials.

Qualifications

• Five-years of Journeyman experience as Highway Transportation System Electrician.
• Experience installing traffic signal systems and street lighting components.
• Experience with low/high voltage grounding and electrical service pedestals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect installation of traffic signals, controllers, and related equipment to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and code requirements.
• Independently troubleshoot and evaluate maintenance and repair needs and propose solutions.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications for traffic signal and street lighting projects.
• Inspect and direct Contractors on proper placement of traffic controls.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, officials, other agencies and staff regarding traffic signal problems.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agencies, contractors, and the public.

Skills

Read plans

Troubleshoot

Inspect contractors

Public liaison

Report keeping

Education

Journeyman Electrician experience

Job description

• Monitors and inspects installation of traffic signals, computerized traffic signal controllers, solid state components, switching equipment, vehicle detectors, emergency preemption devices, time clocks, wiring, conduits, other traffic signal related equipment (including digital and analog), and street lighting systems to ensure that the construction installation is done per the plans and specifications and LACO Traffic Signal Control Equipment Specifications, and that all code requirements are met while using safe work practices
• Must have the ability to independently trouble-shoot and evaluate maintenance and repair needs of traffic signal equipment and related devices and propose solutions and upgrades
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications for traffic signal and street lighting projects
• Must be able to inspect and direct Contractors on the proper placement of traffic controls
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Construction Division staff and other affected Department Divisions regarding traffic signal problems
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records and other required documentation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agencies, contractors, and the public

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitors and inspects installation of traffic signals, computerized traffic signal controllers, solid state components, switching equipment, vehicle detectors, emergency preemption devices, time clocks, wiring, conduits, other traffic signal related equipment (including digital and analog), and street lighting systems to ensure that the construction installation is done per the plans and specifications and LACO Traffic Signal Control Equipment Specifications, and that all code requirements are met while using safe work practices
• Must have the ability to independently trouble-shoot and evaluate maintenance and repair needs of traffic signal equipment and related devices and propose solutions and upgrades
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications for traffic signal and street lighting projects
• Must be able to inspect and direct Contractors on the proper placement of traffic controls
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Construction Division staff and other affected Department Divisions regarding traffic signal problems
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records and other required documentation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agencies, contractors, and the public

Requirements

Desired Qualifications:

Five-years of Journeyman experience as Highway Transportation System Electrician, installing electrical components associated with:

• Traffic signal systems
• Street lighting systems, low and high voltage in series and or multiple grounding systems
• Electrical service pedestals