Traffic Engineer - 1026

City of Greenville•204 Halton Road (Public Safety Complex) - Greenville, SC

About The Position

Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, and professional standards, the Traffic Engineer performs administrative, professional, and technical work supporting the Assistant City Engineer (Traffic), the Traffic Management Center (TMC), and the Traffic Engineering Division. The role supports safe and efficient traffic flow by reviewing site grading permits, managing signal maintenance agreements and budgets, conducting traffic studies, assisting with signal timing operations, and managing traffic signal and intelligent transportation system projects. The Traffic Engineer reviews proposed construction site plans for compliance with traffic policies and standards; maintains signal maintenance records and plans; analyzes field conditions, traffic volumes, turning movements, and accident histories; and recommends traffic control measures. Under the guidance of the TMC Manager, the role helps program signal timing changes, troubleshoot timing issues using live and historical data, deploy temporary plans during emergencies, and support TMC applications and server maintenance. The position also coordinates signal project design and construction with contractors, SCDOT, utilities, and City departments. The primary work location is an office environment and traffic project sites. The role includes occasional outdoor work and exposure to environmental hazards, seasonal weather, noise, and vibration. Required protective equipment includes a reflective safety vest, steel-toe boots, safety goggles, and hard hats. The position requires driving a City vehicle to project sites and operating office equipment and specialized engineering software.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
More than two years of experience in engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Valid South Carolina Class D driver’s license.
Knowledge of traffic engineering concepts, isolated and system signal timings, traffic impact studies, roadway geometry and control, and traffic safety.
Knowledge of engineering practices for planning, design, permitting, and construction of traffic and transportation projects.
Knowledge of traffic signal plan standards and interpretation, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and the ITE Traffic Engineering Handbook and Trip Generation Manual.
Ability to use traffic engineering software for traffic modeling and capacity analyses, including SYNCHRO/SIM Traffic and HCS.
Ability to think independently and logically, explain technical information clearly, present analysis to varied audiences, communicate effectively, facilitate resolution of difficult situations, and maintain organization and attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret technical, financial, legal, and governmental materials and apply mathematical concepts and methods.
Ability to write technical reports, business letters, meeting summaries, and professional emails.
Ability to drive a City vehicle to traffic project sites.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to use CAD, SYNCHRO/SIM Traffic, ATMS.now signal timing software, and ArcMap or ArcGIS.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including occasional lifting or carrying up to 10–20 pounds and work at traffic project sites.

Nice To Haves

Traffic engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Review site plans for proposed construction projects and research policies and ordinances to assess compliance with traffic design criteria and standards.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding site grading permit submissions; facilitate discussions, review submissions for approval or amendment, and prepare required documentation and agreements.
Manage and maintain signal and cabinet maintenance work history in SCDOT’s TEAMS asset management system.
Manage the signal maintenance budget, ensure funds are spent appropriately and in accordance with SCDOT procurement rules, and update signal plans as needed.
Coordinate annual renewal of the signal maintenance agreement and manage and track execution of traffic signal mast arm maintenance agreements with SCDOT.
Conduct traffic studies by visiting locations, meeting with citizens as needed, gathering field information, and recording intersection measurements such as sight distance, speed, and grade.
Analyze traffic volumes, turning movement counts, accident histories, and field conditions; recommend traffic control measures and draft plans to address concerns.
Respond to citizens by email or phone with study recommendations.
Assist with programming and deploying signal timing changes under the guidance of the TMC Manager.
Collaborate with the TMC Operator to review live and historical data and troubleshoot signal timing issues; deploy temporary timing plans during emergency conditions.
Support TMC application development and server maintenance.
Oversee and coordinate the design, construction, and modification of traffic signal systems and ITS infrastructure.
Serve as liaison among external contractors, SCDOT, and internal departments; coordinate with public utilities and help ensure projects are safe, on schedule, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.