TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)
About The Position
The Traffic Signal Engineer provides expertise and assistance with the safe and efficient design and operation of the district’s interconnected traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3, District 4, Bureau of Operations, in Peoria, Illinois. The role provides in-house engineering expertise for traffic signal, ITS, and highway lighting systems; develops or updates timing plans; reviews consultant work; designs plans in accordance with Bureau of Design & Environment policies and procedures; and coordinates with railroads, government agencies, and local governments. The position requires district-wide travel and operates on a Monday–Friday schedule. Hybrid scheduling may be available, with one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college, or a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, or a current Illinois Professional Engineer license, or a current Illinois Structural Engineer license.
- Applicants qualifying with an engineering degree alone must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 must also hold a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, Illinois Professional Engineer license, or Illinois Structural Engineer license.
- At least 37 months of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel district-wide.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Ability to supervise and inspect contractors’ work on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-house expertise for the safe and efficient design and operation of district traffic signal, ITS, and highway lighting systems.
- Develop and/or update simple to complex timing plans for in-house projects and contribute to design specifications for district interactive traffic/railroad systems.
- Review Signal Coordination and Timing (SCAT) consultants’ work and provide direction to Signal Design consultants.
- Design traffic signal, ITS, and highway lighting plans consistent with Bureau of Design & Environment policies and procedures.
- Serve as liaison with railroads, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and local governments.
- Implement departmental safety rules, practices, and policies for self and others.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
- Monday–Friday work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
