Organization: ITERIS
Location: Tampa, FL
The Assistant Engineer - Arterial Operations manages the daily operational activities of the arterial program, in accordance with the requirements of MUTCD, TEM, District 7 RTMC SOP, protocols, policies and all applicable standards and policies, and is responsible for the overall operations and functionality of the arterial program. The ideal candidate will be required to make decisions pertaining to the arterial operations requiring a high degree
of experience and judgment and must facilitate the smooth and balanced arterial operation at the RTMC. This Engineer will be required to provide services in timing plan development/refinement following FDOT protocols and practices, including special event timing plans to be implemented as part of the arterial program and review signal operations in arterial control sections. The Assistant Engineer - Arterial Operations may work out of the RTMC building or at another location (to be determined).
What you will be doing:
Actively monitor the arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations
Provide recommendations to develop, update, and maintain signal timing information
Provide guidance to Arterials Operators to implement real-time signal operation changes
Conduct field reviews when necessary to evaluate traffic operation issues as well as to resolve signal operation issues
Implement, monitor, and fine tune diversion/evacuation route timings
Prepare system performance reports
Track and respond to system alarms to ensure system downtime is minimal
Ensure traffic performance and monitoring dashboards are kept up to date and enhancements to the dashboards are made when opportunities for improvement are identified, new technologies are available, or at the direction of FDOT in coordination with the IT Staff
Ensure all traffic controlling and monitoring applications and devices are functioning as intended and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff, and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve issues
Support CAV Technology implementation, monitor/operate CAV-related applications and devices, and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve CAV system issues
Assist FDOT signal timing consultants, FDOT staff, or local agency staff with signal/system retiming efforts
Prepare monthly reports on the performance of the signal system based on predefined measures of effectiveness and other arterial reports
Participate in progress meetings and other meetings as requested by FDOT
Participate in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) meetings and ensure appropriate interagency coordination
What you need to be successful in this role:
Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in an engineering discipline or any other STEM discipline
State of Florida Engineering Intern certificate
Minimum two (2) years of experience with traffic signal operation, signal retiming, and traffic signal central software systems
Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, ITS and traffic engineering principles
Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc. Good leadership and interpersonal skills
Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
Ability to make independent decisions on a routine basis
Ability to work alternate work schedules
Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities
Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $73,000 and $85,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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