Traffic Systems Engineer - (Civil Engineer V)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Traffic Systems Engineer (Civil Engineer V) to lead the statewide Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing Program and oversee staff and consulting activities with IDOT and local agencies on traffic signal design and operations.

The role manages interconnected traffic and railroad signal systems across Illinois and participates in research and training initiatives to advance traffic system performance.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering and traffic control devices.
• Previous experience in traffic signal equipment programming and testing.
• Supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide.

Responsibilities

• Directs the statewide Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing Program.
• Supervises personnel and coordinates with IDOT and local agencies on design and operations.
• Manages interconnected traffic and railroad signal systems across Illinois.
• Participates in research and training initiatives related to traffic systems.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Traffic control devices

Signal programming

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Tools

Traffic signal programming tools

Job description

The Traffic Systems Engineer (Civil Engineer V) develops policies, procedures, and specifications for traffic signal system optimization technology at the Illinois Department of Transportation. This position directs the statewide Traffic Signal Coordination and Timing Program, supervises personnel, and serves as a consultant to IDOT and local agencies on traffic signal design and operations. The role manages interconnected traffic and railroad signal systems across Illinois and participates in research and training initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Five years of experience in civil engineering
• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering and traffic control devices
• Previous experience in traffic signal equipment programming and testing
• Supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide