Traffic Signal Systems Engineer

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis seeks an engineer to provide technical expertise for traffic systems within the Department of Public Works. The role emphasizes independent judgment and critical decisions affecting the city's traffic operations and policies.

Reports to the Senior Traffic Systems Engineer and requires a combination of technical engineering knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with standard IT tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and EIT certificate in the state of Indiana with up to four (0-4) years of experience or technical degree/certification.
• Extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to construction of City infrastructure and other pertinent documents including MUTCD.
• Excellent oral and written skills plus conflict resolution skills. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support of DPW staff in analyzing and implementing signal system timing plans using latest hardware and software.
• Assists in providing technical review of consultant developed signal plans and related material.
• Assists and develops alternate engineering solutions to complex/technical problems.
• Participates in improving operations according to best practices.
• Performs field reviews of signal timing operations and recommend changes to the department staff.
• Develops and improves methodologies utilizing existing IT infrastructure including signal timing plans, transportation trends, and evaluation of programs/projects.
• Supports the operation of the 1200 traffic signals under DPW responsibility.
• Assists with the preparation of annual priority lists for modernization of traffic control equipment.
• Assists in the development of standards and specifications.
• Assists in developing and coordinating the development of computerized transportation models.
• Assists in developing operational manuals and guides governing the use and programming of field hardware in compliance with federal guidelines and state and local laws.
• Research new telecommunication technologies that can offer cost savings and improved services to the Department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Serves as a liaison for the Traffic Section with other local departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Provides technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepares difficult special engineering studies and reports.
• Performs special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.
• Assistance in field support and troubleshooting both over the phone and at busy intersections and field test sites.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Signal timing

Oral and written communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

EIT certificate (Indiana)

PE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

The City of Indianapolis seeks an engineer to provide technical expertise for traffic systems within the Department of Public Works. The role emphasizes independent judgment and critical decisions affecting the city's traffic operations and policies.

Reports to the Senior Traffic Systems Engineer and requires a combination of technical engineering knowledge, strong communication, and proficiency with standard IT tools.