Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer
About the role
The Sr. Arterial Operations Engineer manages the daily operational activities of the arterial program, adhering to MUTCD, TEM, District 7 RTMC SOP, protocols, policies, and all applicable standards and guidelines. They are responsible for the overall operations and functionality of the arterial program.
Responsibilities
- Actively monitor the system and arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data, and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations
- Provide recommendations to develop, update, and maintain signal timing information
- Implement or provide guidance to Arterials Operators to implement real-time signal operation changes from the RTMC using Signal Central Systems
- Supervise and direct signal operational modifications
- Conduct field reviews to evaluate traffic operation issues and resolve signal operation issues
- Ensure signal operation modifications are signed and documented in accordance with FDOT District 7 policies and guidelines
- Implement, monitor, and fine-tune diversion/evacuation route timings during roadway closures or evacuation orders
- Monitor potential off-ramp traffic backups and implement flush timing patterns to clear ramps before spilling over to the freeway mainline
- Prepare system performance reports and track system alarms to minimize downtime
- Coordinate with freeway operations staff to manage congestion on arterials due to expressway incidents and special events
- Coordinate with stakeholders to manage congestion on arterials due to special events
- Ensure traffic performance and monitoring dashboards are updated and enhanced as needed
- Ensure ATSPM performance monitoring tools are developed, deployed, configured, and maintained
- Ensure Arterials Operators are effectively using ATSPM tools to improve efficiency of arterial operations
- Routinely monitor live traffic applications, dashboards, and ATMS applications to identify and address traffic/signal operation issues promptly
- Implement and maintain CAV technology implementation, monitor/operate CAV-related applications and devices, and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff, and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve CAV system issues
- Aid in signal/system retiming efforts and report results and effects of signal retiming efforts
- Prepare monthly reports on the performance of the signal system based on predefined measures of effectiveness and other arterial reports
- Participate in progress meetings and other meetings as requested by FDOT
- Lead weekly major arterial incident evaluations, develop and track action items resulting from these evaluations
- Participate in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) meetings and ensure appropriate interagency coordination
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an engineering discipline or any other STEM discipline
- State of Florida Professional Engineering license
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with traffic signal operation, signal retiming, and traffic signal central software systems
- Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, ITS, and traffic engineering principles
- Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
- Ability to make independent decisions on a routine basis
- Ability to work alternate work schedules
- Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
- Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
Qualifications
- Experience with traffic signal operation, signal retiming, and traffic signal central software systems
- Knowledge of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, ITS, and traffic engineering principles
- Experience with traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to work alternate work schedules
- Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
- Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
Skills
- Experience with traffic signal operation and retiming
- Knowledge of traffic signal systems and ITS
- Experience with traffic signal analysis programs
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to work alternate work schedules
- Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
- Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
Benefits
- Incentive-based yearly bonus
- 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
- Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Medical reimbursement plans
- Disability coverage
- Education assistance program
- In-house training programs
Pay
Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $99,000 and $115,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Schedule
This position may require working alternate work schedules.
What’s In It For You
- Incentive-based yearly bonus
- 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
- Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Medical reimbursement plans
- Disability coverage
- Education assistance program
- In-house training programs
Company Information
Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally.
The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media.