Engineer III

Tampa is going through a historic transformation and is rapidly urbanizing. With limited room for growth, tight budgets and a changing demographic the City is looking at innovative design and technology solutions to address our transportation challenges including urban design, multi-modal mindset, connected vehicle technologies, Smart City initiatives, user-driven mobility, etc. We are looking for dynamic professionals with a background in traffic operations to join our team. If you are looking for a better quality of life, rewarding work, great health benefits and competitive salaries please apply now.

The selected candidate will be the Sr. Traffic Management Engineer responsible for operations of the Traffic Management Center (TMC) including overseeing traffic engineering studies, special events coordination, signal timings, emergency management, incident management, operations of the Reversible Elevated Lanes (REL) of the Selmon Expressway and other related work as required.

·  Oversees the traffic signal computer system operation.

·  Manages the traffic signal system contract, coordinates with the appropriate agencies, and reports project phases.

·  Performs traffic analysis using microsimulation tools, data collection and field analysis.

·  Supervises the development of the traffic signal controller timings and traffic signal coordination timings and ensures timings meet current standards.

·  Investigates and responds to customer service issues relative to traffic signal timings.

·  Oversees the continual automatic traffic signal data collection, traffic studies, signal warrant and capacity analyses prepared by subordinate staff and contractors.

·  Plans, designs, integrates, and proactively operates the Advanced Traffic Maintenance Signal (ATMS) to achieve policy based objectives improving the efficiency, safety, and reliability of signalized intersections and crosswalks.

·  Oversees staff responsible for reversing the Selmon Expressway Reversible Lanes per the agreement with the Hillsborough County Expressway Authority (THEA).

·  Supervises the installation, operations and maintenance of the traffic monitoring CCTV system.

·  Responsible for operations and maintenance of the Intelligent Transportation System communications network.

·  Supervises special event traffic management for various venues (Stadium, Forum, Convention Center, etc.) for special event traffic signal timings to ensure maximum traffic flow.

·  Ensures traffic signal plans incorporate documented methodology for the analysis supporting the improvement recommendations.

·  Develops traffic control plans for special events.

·   Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

·  Principles and practices of the assigned area of engineering; federal, state, and municipal rules, regulations, ordinances, and other pertinent documents.

·  Extensive knowledge of the MUTCD relative to signals, signing, pavement marking, railroad is required.

·  Synchro and SimTraffic or similar microsimulation tools

·  Engineering developments and information related to traffic engineering and operations; supervisory techniques.

· FDOT design and engineering specifications and plans preparation relative to roadway, ITS, traffic signals, signing/marking and safety.

· Smart City applications and related initiatives.

Ability to:

·  Coordinate, assign, supervise, and review the work of others engaged in a variety of engineering assignments.

·  Plan, design, and prepare complete engineering plans and specifications for major projects.

·  Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

·  Analyze engineering data and draw sound conclusions; prepare and submit detailed, clear, and concise reports, both orally and in writing.

·  Train others in the assigned area, as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public.

Skill in:

·  Use of personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and applicable engineering software (models).

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably related to the area of assignment, and three (3) years of engineering experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

A valid Florida driver’s license is required. Florida P.E. license (or ability to obtain one within 12 months) is desired.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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