Senior Traffic Engineer

Valley Metro•Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a senior technical resource for the operation, coordination, and optimization of traffic signal systems supporting light rail and roadway networks. Ensures safe and efficient transportation operations through signal timing strategies, system integration, ITS technologies, technical review, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and five (5) years of experience in: Traffic signal systems, transit signal priority (TSP), and coordination between transit and roadway operations
Traffic engineering or signal-related work in the public sector
Proficiency with VISSIM, INRIX, and other signal- and traffic-related programs
Experienced in reading and developing phasing diagrams, sequence charts, time/space diagrams, signal timing and coordination, signal design, signal and controller programming, and intersection management.
The ability to read a signal cabinet wiring diagram is highly desirable
Consultant coordination, quality assurance management , and technical review
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record upon hire.
Knowledge of: ITS technologies, components , and vehicle detection methods
Traffic signal operations, logic, timing, and coordination and programming principles
Agency operations and transit operations priorities
National, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and legal requirements related to public transportation, light rail, streetcar, BRT, and signal operations
Technical documentation, specifications development, and plan review processes
Advanced awareness of consultant management and quality assurance procedures
Stakeholder engagement, liaison , and escalation resolution techniques
Skill in: Preparing technical reports, specifications , and recommendations related to traffic signal timing and coordination.
Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Preparing, reviewing, and overseeing the technical documentation approval process
Coordinating consultant deliverables and supporting quality assurance activities
Developing written communications, including Board reports, technical reports, scopes of work, project management plans, inter-agency agreements, and meeting summaries.
Representing Valley Metro with civic groups, regulatory agencies, partner organizations, and the public, including preparing and delivering presentations.
Managing multiple priorities through effective time management, organization, and project coordination.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) License valid in AZ, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire date, is preferred
PTOE license is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the coordination of traffic signal operations across Valley Metro departments and with external agencies.
Provide technical guidance on signal system design and operations; review consultant deliverables and technical recommendations; collaborate with internal teams, city traffic departments, and other stakeholders to evaluate and mitigate operational impacts.
Conduct technical analysis and review of plans for new traffic signal installations, including integration with transit (eg. light rail, streetcar, bus-rapid transit (BRT) systems.
Review and optimize signal timing plans to improve traffic flow and LRT travel times.
Ensure coordination among light rail signals, roadway traffic signals, and pedestrian signals to prevent conflicts and maintain safety.
Model, validate, and evaluate proposed signal timing and coordination improvements using signal controller equipment and signal testing tools; verify system functionality and operational readiness prior to field implementation to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Serve as technical resource for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies, including adaptive signal control, vehicle detection, and transit signal priority systems.
Evaluates emerging technologies and provides recommendations regarding their application to improve traffic management, transit reliability , and overall system performance.
Develop technical reports, presentations, specifications, and recommendations to support signal system planning, design, and operations while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and agency requirements.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.