Traffic Systems Engineer - DPW Design

City of Indianapolis - Department of Public Works (Indy DPW); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis - Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) seeks a Traffic Engineer in the Traffic Engineering division to manage signal timing plans and support DPW staff across Indianapolis intersections.

The role is open to new graduates or candidates with 3–4 years of relevant experience. You will analyze and implement timing plans, review consultant plans, and contribute to modernization of the city’s traffic control system to improve operations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support (on and off site) of DPW staff in analyzing and implementing signal system timing plans using latest hardware and software available
• 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
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Job description

This position will work in the Traffic Engineering division of DPW Engineering. They will primarily be responsible for the signal timings of Indianapolis working in conjunction with the Senior Traffic Signal Systems Engineer. DPW is looking for either a new grad or someone with 3-4 years of relevant experience, we can work with both! A good candidate would be passionate about their community and a desire for constant improvements. They will have to be comfortable with make impactful decisions independently.

• Provides technical support (on and off site) of DPW staff in analyzing and implementing signal system timing plans using latest hardware and software available
• 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
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time