Traffic Systems Engineer - DPW-Design

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

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Overview

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for exercising engineering and technical expertise while providing professional knowledge pertaining to the critical operational functions of the traffic systems in the Department. This position requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Critical decisions will have to be made without the guidance or benefit of direct supervision. Decisions can impact the City of Indianapolis, City officials and policies. Position reports to Senior Traffic Systems Engineer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position 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

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate in the state of Indiana with up to four (0-4) years of experience or technical degree/certification. The position requires extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to construction of City infrastructure and other pertinent documents including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The position requires excellent oral and written skills in addition to excellent conflict resolution skills. Must have broad experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. Experience with computer networks is preferred.

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of up to 50 pounds
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Some task may require outdoor work

All rates are bi-weekly.

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Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional

• 25-29 $0.058
• 30-34 $0.083
• 35-39 $0.099
• 40-44 $0.132
• 45-49 $0.223
• 50-54 $0.363
• 55-59 $0.600
• 60-64 $0.795
• 65-69 $1.329
• 70 + $2.054

Important Perf Update

• For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR
• All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee’s career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they