Staff Engineer I – Traffic and ITS Operations

Main Job Tasks

• Aid in traffic engineering studies including traffic counts and monitoring, speed studies, safety evaluations, and operational assessments.
• Support the design, review, and implementation of highway safety systems including signs, pavement markings, and delineation.
• Support the design, review, and implementation of ITS devices and systems such as traffic cameras, dynamic message signs, roadway weather information systems, and fiber-optic communications.
• Participate in data collection, field investigations, and performance monitoring for roadway and ITS assets.
• Analyze traffic and crash/incident data to support mobility, safety, and reliability improvements.
• Aid in developing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation for traffic and ITS projects.
• Support coordination with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal OTIC departments.
• Maintain data inventories and asset management records for ITS equipment and traffic infrastructure.
• Review and interpret plans, manuals, and standards related to traffic control devices, electrical systems, communications networks, and roadway operations.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, system testing, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of OTIC’s traffic management strategies, emerging technologies initiatives, and operational policies.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Design and Planning Engineer and/or the Chief Engineer.

Work Characteristics

• Knowledge of civil engineering with an emphasis on highway construction (including roadway, drainage, bridge construction and rehabilitation, public relations*, OSHA safety regulations, supervisory principles and techniques).
• Knowledge of basic traffic engineering principles, transportation operations, or ITS technologies (coursework or internships acceptable).
• Familiarity with MUTCD standards, traffic data analysis, and common engineering tools is preferred.
• Interest in ITS, transportation technology, roadway safety, and public infrastructure.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans, specifications and related data.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid engineering/technical conclusions.
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects, handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms, contractors and general public.
• Familiarity with agency codes, regulations and specifications (some of which may be developed after employment).
• Knowledge of various governmental and/or organizational regulations and specifications as they relate to highway, structure, and environmental issues (some of which may be developed after employment).
• Effectively accomplish several work assignments simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer equipment and programs, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Typical Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or related curriculum.
• Passing results obtained of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Ability to obtain professional engineer registration within four (4) years.
• Experience with any combination of design, construction, and/or maintenance practices associated with typical engineering infrastructures, including internships or co-op programs preferred.
• May be required to obtain additional mandated certificates and/or licenses, based on changes in state or federal law, as necessary to perform the required duties of this position.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.