Design Technical Manager – Traffic & Technology

Olsson•Phoenix, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Design Technical Manager serves as a senior technical leader within Olsson's Traffic & Technology team, providing expertise in traffic signal operations, signal timing, communications, networking, ITS, and transportation technology systems. This role supports the development and growth of signal and ITS services throughout Arizona, builds strong relationships with public agencies, and provides guidance on complex operational and infrastructure challenges. The Design Technical Manager partners with project teams across the company to deliver innovative transportation technology solutions while advancing technical excellence, staff development, and client service.

Requirements

Associates degree in a related field preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic signal systems, ITS, transportation technology, or a related field.
Significant experience with traffic signal systems, including controllers, cabinets, detection, communications, networking, fiber, signal operations, implementation, and field troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions for public-sector clients.
Experience leading technical work, mentoring staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of the MUTCD, applicable agency standards, and traffic signal and ITS design practices.
Strong communication skills and experience supporting client development, proposals, project scoping, and technical interviews.

Nice To Haves

You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical resource for traffic signal operations, signal timing, communications, networking, ITS infrastructure, and field technology.
Partner with clients to evaluate operational challenges, develop practical solutions, and build trusted relationships.
Establish and grow Olsson's traffic signal and ITS services practice in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.
Lead traffic signal, ITS, traffic operations, communications, networking, and technology deployment projects from planning through implementation.
Provide technical leadership in system architecture, equipment selection, system integration, and field troubleshooting.
Review technical deliverables to ensure quality, constructability, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
Recruit, mentor, and develop technical staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and Olsson's national Traffic & Technology practice.