Part-Time Traffic Signal Timing Engineer - PE Required

WSP • Tampa, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-Time Traffic Signal Timing Engineer. This position will work out of the Tampa, FL or Bradenton, FL area. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP's team consists of engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper. WSP aims to provide employees with challenges to grow their careers and knowledge base, emphasizing that daily contributions are essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida.
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior traffic design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Traffic Signal Operation, signal retiming and Traffic Signal Central Systems
• Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, Signal Central Systems, ITS and traffic engineering principles.
• Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc.
• Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience with DOT advisory circulars and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and related communications systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and fine-tune signal timing changes.
• Provide supervision and directions for signal operational modifications.
• Conduct field reviews when it is necessary to evaluate traffic operation issues as well as to resolve signal operation issues.
• Ensure signal operation modifications are signed and sealed and properly documented in accordance with client policies and guidelines.
• Prepare system performance reports.
• Assist WSP’s signal timing team with signal/system retiming efforts.
• Assist in reporting results and effects of signal retiming efforts.
• Actively monitor signal systems and other arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations.
• Provide guidance to develop, update, and maintain signal timing changes.
• Support CV/AV technology implementation, monitor/operate CV/AV related applications and devices.
• Provide signal phasing recommendations and changes to address recurring and non-recurring congestion.
• Facilitate traffic operations by guiding arterial operation decisions, implementing special events response plans, guiding responses to severe events and generating severe event/incident response reports.

Benefits

• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees