Traffic Systems Engineer

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Traffic Management Division leader to oversee planning, scheduling, and supervision of the Traffic Engineering Division. You will manage signal timing, perform studies, and prepare MOE reports while coordinating with city, state, and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Traffic/Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning, with 2–3 years in Traffic Engineering and 2+ years in supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of professional experience in Traffic Engineering including signal design, timing and system operation.
• Two or more years of progressively more responsible supervisory or managerial experience.
• Valid driver's license issued by GA or AL or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Engineering Director in planning, assigning, and supervising the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, approve procurements, monitor expenditures and projects.
• Manage traffic signal operation and maintenance; respond to public inquiries.
• Regular retiming of signals; perform timing calculations and MOE reports.
• Conduct transportation studies (volume counts, travel time, congestion, MUTCD studies).
• Prepare reports, resolutions, ordinances, bid specs, and presentations for committees/agencies.
• Meet with citizens, developers, engineers, consultants, and public information meetings.
• Pursue continuous improvement of operations and customer service.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Budget planning

Supervisory leadership

Data analysis

Traffic signal timing

MOE reporting

Public inquiry handling

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Traffic/Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

Traffic signal controllers (NEMA, Georgia 2070)

Signal timing software

General office software (word, spreadsheets, presentations)

Job description

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Traffic Management Division leader to oversee planning, scheduling, and supervision of the Traffic Engineering Division. You will manage signal timing, perform studies, and prepare MOE reports while coordinating with city, state, and stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Traffic/Civil Engineering or Transportation Planning, with 2–3 years in Traffic Engineering and 2+ years in supervisory roles.