Traffic Signal Timing Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a 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. • 5 to 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.