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**Job Details**
**Traffic Signal Operations Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market - (10282)**
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Job Title Traffic Signal Operations Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market Location Alpharetta, GA US
Atlanta, GA US (Primary)
Job Type Full-time Job Function Engineering Education Bachelor's Degree Job Description *Our transportation team helps improve the connectivity of the community through solutions that support the safe and efficient movement of goods, services and people.*
We are seeking a highly motivated **Traffic Signal Operations Engineer** to perform traffic engineering and transportation planning studies. The individual must be fluent in applying traffic engineering and transportation principals to traffic operations, access management and safety studies. Experience with GDOT policies, processes and staff (both GDOT and local agency) is essential for success in this position.
**Responsibilities:**
* Prepare traffic operation, access management, and safety studies
* Review project existing conditions
* Coordinate traffic count data collection
* Review current and planned projects
* Meet with local agency traffic operations and planning & development review staff
* Perform Qualitative Assessment of intersections and corridors including pedestrians & bikes
* Prepare signal warrant analysis
* Create and update Intersection and Corridor Inventory
* Perform Intersection and Corridor Crash Analysis
* Perform turn lane length evaluations
* Perform Traffic Signal Optimization/Progression Analysis
* Perform median openings study
* Perform driveway analysis
* Develop alternatives
* Perform constructability review
* Prepare B/C Ratio and Net Present Value of Crash Reduction Benefits using HSIP guidelines and Highway Safety Manual
* Participate in Public Involvement, Public Hearings, Workshops & Property Owner Evaluations
* Prepare Trip Generation Study and Weave Analysis
* Prepare / Review Site Traffic Analysis
* Work with our team to perform traffic signal operations including:
+ Hands on experience/working knowledge of various traffic signal controller, cabinets and systems
+ Ability to develop Traffic Signal Timing Plans, Optimization and Coordination dependant on Time of Day (TOD), Incidents or Planned Events
+ Ability to determine when to create or implement different timing plans along corridor
+ Hands on experience/working knowledge of various central signal softwares
+ Respond to alarms and complaints for traffic signals.
+ Software data cleanup/updates.
+ Verify that Timing Plans are set up correctly.
+ Set up Detector Diagnostics.
+ Set up signal in Automated Traffic Signal Performance Metrics website.
+ Identify locations for smart devices (CCTV, travel time detectors, etc.).
+ Log projects and maintenance contract work in inventory database.
+ Maintain and prioritize list of signals for retiming and fine tuning.
+ Report on Signal Operations Performance Measures.
+ Emergency Temporary Active Management.
+ Proactively monitor signal operations for potential signal timing improvements.
+ Training and Support of internal and external staff.
+ Monitor data for potential equipment malfunctions
+ Monitor for accidents, abnormal traffic volumes/congestion and malfunctions at intersections which may require adjustments to timing plans
+ Implement traffic plans as directed and as required to address traffic conditions, incidents, and events
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and 2-5 years of job-related experience preferred.
* E.I. certification is required, Professional Engineer, P.E. certification is preferred.
* Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of Synchro, VISSIM, HCS, MaxView/Maxtime and other Traffic software is required.
* Knowledge and skill in MicroStation and CADD techniques and principles, preferred.
* May be required to have additional experience for some assignments.
* GDOT project experience is a must.
* Local traffic signal project experience is preferred.
* Advanced knowledge and skill in technical writing and producing technical reports.
* Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
* Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
* Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
*Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.*
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