Traffic Operations Engineer
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in various engineering related tasks as required in the Traffic Operations Section.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.
- Assist and train in developing and reviewing plans, quantities, specifications, systems engineering. analyses, requests for proposals, photometrics, submittals, etc.
- Assist and train in using CAD and modeling software to develop traffic signal, roadway lighting, radio, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) plans.
- Assist in performing calculations for optimal signal timing, photometric values, power requirements, RF propagation, etc.
- Provide input in the design, program, and certify at-grade interconnect signals.
- Assist and train in the programming of network switches, routers, radios, and port-servers.
- Assist and train in DMS, CCTV, RWIS, MaRWIS, Travel Time, etc.
- Attend project planning, pre-construction, and safety meetings, along with any applicable workshops and training.
- Participate and assist in inspections of contract and permitted work.
- Use ATMS software to store, program, and troubleshoot traffic signal and ITS systems.
- Assist in the development of statewide traffic signal, roadway lighting, and ITS asset databases.
- Assist with traffic, roadway lighting, radio, and ITS design, review, inspection, and operations as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education and experience:
Possession of a current Arkansas license to practice professional engineering OR graduation from an EAC of ABET approved electrical, civil, or systems engineering curriculum or equivalent as judged by the Arkansas Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (Systems Engineering degree must have an electrical emphasis).
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task. Knowledge of basic electrical circuit theory and electronics. Ability to read circuit diagrams. Basic knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Electric Code (NFPA 70) and MicroStation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Working conditions:
Office environment. Occasional overnight travel.
Licenses, registrations and certifications:
Engineering Intern certification preferred. If not in possession when hired, must obtain certification as an Engineering Intern within one year of hire. Failure to obtain the required certification within the one-year period may result in a demotion to a non-engineering position if available or immediate termination. Valid driver’s license.
(“EAC of ABET” means Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.)