Senior Field Application Engineer

About the role

The Senior Field Application Engineer at Cubic Transportation Systems plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable and high-performance system operation for cities, counties, states, and other public agencies. This position requires advanced field support, technical leadership, and mentoring of other Field Application Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to new and existing Field Application Engineers.
• Support the growth and development of field teams and contribute to process and performance improvements.
• Perform traffic signal turn-on activities, including installation, setup, commissioning, and servicing of field equipment.
• Configure and support controllers and video detection systems.
• Troubleshoot traffic control cabinets and associated field equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve equipment malfunctions using maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, electronic tools, and test equipment.
• Rework, repair, test, troubleshoot, and maintain traffic signal and traffic management equipment.
• Train public agency engineers and signal technicians on traffic signal equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and field activities in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Aid in diagnosing and analyzing malfunctions in operational equipment and support corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as required to support operational and customer needs.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in engineering-related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of traffic signal field experience.
• IMSA Level III Certification required.
• Experience with Traffic Management Systems required.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instruments.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train and support customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work non-standard hours to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving high-quality results efficiently and safely.