State of Utah · 10 hours ago
Freeway Operations Engineer
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a motivated and technically strong Freeway Operations Engineer to support the operation, performance, and continuous improvement of UDOT’s freeway systems. This role involves providing engineering oversight of key freeway operational systems and serves as a technical resource for day-to-day operations and long-term optimization.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the operation and performance of freeway management systems, including ramp metering, Express Lanes operations, and traffic monitoring stations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable freeway operations
Manage and optimize ramp metering strategies and support the operational performance of Express Lanes, coordinating with internal teams and statewide signal engineers to implement system improvements
Oversee wrong-way detection, warning, and alert systems, as well as freeway traffic monitoring infrastructure, ensuring system functionality, performance evaluation, and operational readiness
Manage and coordinate the maintenance of freeway operations systems, working closely with maintenance teams, vendors, and regional partners to ensure system reliability and timely issue resolution
Utilize probe data applications and traffic data to support real-time operations, performance monitoring, and post-event analysis, identifying opportunities for operational improvements
Provide traffic engineering and operational analysis support to UDOT regions and statewide programs, contributing to corridor studies, operational planning, and special analyses
Review traffic models related to freeway operations and major projects, ensuring modeling assumptions and results align with observed operational conditions and best practices
Serve as a technical liaison between TMD, statewide signal engineers, regional staff, and other internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective freeway operations strategies
Qualification
Required
Must be currently registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah
Must have a minimum of four (4) years of professional engineering experience following licensure as a PE
Must be willing and able to lead and support teams that operate on a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year schedule, including responding to after-hours emergencies or critical incidents
Preferred
Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role
Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Possesses a thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices as applied to freeway operations
Benefits
Great health and retirement benefits
Positive work-life balance
Company
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