Sr. Signal Optimization Engineer

Iteris • Fairfax, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Iteris is hiring multiple experienced Sr. Signal Optimization Engineers to monitor the health and status of more than 1,500 VDOT signals in the NoVA District in real time, under the direction of VDOT NRO staff. The primary work location is the Signal Operations Center (SOC) at the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center (PSTOC) in Fairfax, Virginia.

The role involves analyzing traffic data, monitoring intersections using cameras, and adjusting signal timing as appropriate. Engineers operate central signal systems and regional traffic management systems, address concerns about traffic signal operations, and prepare correspondence and technical reports. The position also requires conducting a wide range of traffic engineering analyses and navigating systems used or planned for the Northern Virginia District and Northern Region Operations.

Iteris anticipates a base salary of $85,000 to $95,000. Actual pay may be lower or higher depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• More than five years of experience in a transportation engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience with transportation engineering applications and programs, including VDOT’s Statewide Central Signal System (KITS), signal optimization and simulation software, and traffic monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of traffic signal and traffic engineering applications.
• Experience analyzing traffic data, data mining, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of state and federal transportation specifications and standards.
• Computer and software application skills, including proficiency operating a central signal system.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Synchro, VISSIM, ATSPM, KITS, and other programs preferred.
• Experience with signal optimization and simulation software such as Synchro, Simtraffic, and VISSIM, and traffic monitoring systems such as ATMS (OpenTMS), Automated Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and RITIS.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and status of more than 1,500 VDOT signals in the NoVA District in real time under the direction of VDOT NRO staff.
• Analyze traffic data, perform data mining, and conduct statistical analysis.
• Monitor intersections using cameras and adjust signal timing within corridors as appropriate.
• Operate the central signal system using computers and software applications.
• Respond to concerns related to traffic signal operations.
• Prepare correspondence and technical reports.
• Conduct a wide array of traffic engineering analyses.
• Navigate the regional ATMS solution and relevant systems used or planned for the Northern Virginia District and Northern Region Operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior