Part-Time Traffic Signal Timing Engineer - PE Required

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of traffic signal systems, ITS, and traffic engineering principles.
• Experience with traffic signal analysis programs like SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
• Knowledge of DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
• Proficiency in traffic engineering practices and project management.
• Understanding of traffic control equipment, capacity, and operational analysis.
• Compliance with relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Experience with CV/AV technology implementation and monitoring.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. Employees are also afforded a flexible and agile workplace model.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may extend beyond the typical workweek based on project-specific requirements.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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