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State of Utah · 2 weeks ago

Traffic & Safety Operations Engineer

Salt Lake County, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45.53/hr - $72.25/hr

4+ years exp

The State of Utah is seeking a Traffic and Safety Operations Engineer to lead the operational aspects of the Traffic and Safety Division at UDOT. This role involves developing standards and innovative approaches to improve roadway safety and efficiency, while ensuring compliance with national traffic control guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Develop innovative processes, designs and management schemes to improve safety and operational efficiency roadside barriers and attenuation

Determine likely areas for innovation in Traffic and Safety including the incorporation of work zone technologies, guidance on innovative intersections and concepts, asset management and guidance and management of research efforts within the division

Develop and implement standards related to roadway signing, roadside barriers, attenuation, Traffic control and ADA installations

Oversee the provision region and project support in relation to MUTCD, attenuation, barrier, work zone inspection and ADA issues including project reviews

Oversee the development of department training regarding Traffic Control, ADA infrastructure, Roadside Design Guide, Attenuator and Guardrail and MUTCD

Support and provide guidance on Policy and Administrative rules assigned to the Traffic and Safety Division

Participate as a UDOT representative in national groups such as Committee on Traffic Engineering (CTE) and National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD)

Coordinate and/or act as a liaison between UDOT Traffic and Safety and UDOT Regions

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering principlesMUTCD complianceWork zone safetyADA complianceCommunication skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

Be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah

Have at least least four (4) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE

Have a thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices

Benefits

Great health and retirement benefits

Positive work-life balance

Company

State of Utah

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State of Utah provides links to government information sites and departments.

Founded in 1896

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.utah.gov/

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