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State of Indiana · 20 hours ago

Traffic Systems Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. They are seeking a skilled and driven Traffic Systems Engineer to optimize and manage traffic signal systems across Indiana, serving as a subject matter expert and primary district contact for special events and unique traffic challenges.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for proposal development and research process. Ensure milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies, are established accurately. Assist supervisor in the development of strategic planning and resource utilization. You will participate in providing project reviews in accordance with the Agency’s established performance standards. Ensure that all plans reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, and sound engineering judgment

Coordinate programs and plans for the division/department; interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines within area of assignment; review program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility

Assist in the development of programs, research development & technology plans (road maps) to improve product quality. Review research proposals and report to ensure their accuracy, effectiveness, and potential for implementation

Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations, field observations, which have a defined scope

Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training course materials and other technical documents

Assist in laboratory testing with 'research grade equipment' related to materials/bridge/traffic research

Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance to design criteria

Qualification

Traffic Signal TimingComputer ModelsRegistered Professional EngineerCivil EngineeringComputer Aided DesignAASHTO SpecificationsIndiana Design ManualArcGISProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience with Traffic Signal Timing and Computer Models

Passion for problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (civil engineering is preferred but not required) from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school

Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required; exception may be made for individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a bachelor's degree in engineering and an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana in a lower-level classification

At least four(4) years of experience in engineering (civil engineering is preferred), transportation research or related area

Must have valid Driver's License

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply civil engineering theories, principles, methods, and procedures to the engineering specialty

Broad knowledge of planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads, bridges, pavement, or traffic structures) in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles and methods

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing incumbents filed of specialization

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer aided design and drafting functions to field of specialization

Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization

Ability to perform the algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Design Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications and Tests, ASTM Standards

Working knowledge of Indiana Design Manual (IDM), Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD), INDOT standard specifications and standard drawings

Knowledge of department systems not limited to Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS), Deighton Transportation Information Management System (dTIMS), ArcGIS, and Work Management System (WMS)