District Traffic Engineer - St. Louis District

Job Location

The district traffic engineer works in the Traffic Management Center located at 14301 South Outer Forty, Chesterfield, MO 63017.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight for a district's traffic field operations and engineering activities.
• Reviews and approves complex or controversial traffic studies.
• Directs a district highway safety program to identify safety needs and recommend improvements.
• Leads the regional safety blueprint group and other traffic safety initiatives.
• Evaluates traffic control device needs and functionality, and approves/recommends improvements in traffic flow through signal coordination, signal timing, and corridor management.
• Safeguards the permitting process to address access impacts to the transportation system.
• Contributes to the traffic section's input on core teams for major projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Nine years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• Occasional, statewide and out-of-state, overnight travel required.
• Exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Special Working Conditions

• Advanced accreditation or licensure required (only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees).

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

About the Role

This position involves planning, coordinating, managing, and representing a district on all traffic engineering issues including traffic control devices, plans, signing, marking, signals, lighting, permits, work zones, incident management, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic-related litigation in civil court cases.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified, but it is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified, but it is likely to involve some evening and weekend work due to the nature of the job.