Part-Time Traffic Signal Timing Engineer - PE Required

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-Time Traffic Signal Timing Engineer!

This position will work out of the Tampa, FL or Bradenton, FL area.

This Opportunity

Responsibilities include: 

• Develop, integrate, and fine-tune signal timing changes. 
• Provide supervision and directions for signal operational modifications. 
• Conduct field reviews when it is necessary to evaluate traffic operation issues as well as to resolve signal operation issues. 
• Ensure signal operation modifications are signed and sealed and properly documented in accordance with client policies and guidelines. 
• Prepare system performance reports. 
• Assist WSP’s signal timing team with signal/system retiming efforts. 
• Assist in reporting results and effects of signal retiming efforts. 
• Actively monitor signal systems and other arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations.
• Provide guidance to develop, update, and maintain signal timing changes.
• Support CV/AV technology implementation, monitor/operate CV/AV related applications and devices.
• Provide signal phasing recommendations and changes to address recurring and non-recurring congestion.
• Facilitate traffic operations by guiding arterial operation decisions, implementing special events response plans, guiding responses to severe events and generating severe event/incident response reports.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida. 
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Traffic Signal Operation, signal retiming and Traffic Signal Central Systems 
• Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, Signal Central Systems, ITS and traffic engineering principles. 
• Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc. 
• Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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