Signals Engineer

6 days ago


Charleston, West Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Transportation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Signals Engineer to join our team at the Virginia Department of Transportation. As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for working with various signal operations tasks, including the Central Signal System (KITS) and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs).

Key Responsibilities
  • Operations Decision Support: Support the development of policies and procedures that demonstrate proactive management of the arterial transportation network. Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.
  • Traffic Signal Systems: Support and maintain traffic signal performance using the central signal system (KITS), including identifying issues related to signal timing and detector performance and reporting them, monitoring and modifying signal timings in real-time, and analyzing signal data logs.
  • Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM): Set up and troubleshoot signals in the ATSPM application. The task requires sound understanding of signal communication and coordinating with other VDOT sections and consultants for final delivery.
  • Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
  • Site Visits: Analyze traffic and observe signal performance on site. This may require driving to various locations and coordinating with the VDOT Maintenance and Communications sections.
  • Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and working groups.
  • Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Technology Evaluation and Project Review: Support the implementation of new technology for signal system and advanced signal control strategies. Manage and oversee signal-related projects and adaptive traffic control systems. Assist with development of signal specifications and reviews for compliance with standards and policies.
  • Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
  • Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering
  • Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups
  • Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards
  • Knowledge of project management procedures and principles
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
  • Experience applying engineering principles and practices; transportation management-related computer programming, microprocessor applicable to signalization
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information
  • Experience applying federal and state policies and regulations relative to traffic control devices
  • Experience with traffic signal system operations and timing optimization
  • Experience with developing and reviewing construction maintenance of traffic (MOT) and transportation management plans (TMP)
  • Valid Driver's License


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