Assistant Traffic Engineer

Organization: ITERIS

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Title: Assistant Traffic Engineer

Iteris is looking for an Assistant Traffic Engineer who will perform entry-level engineering related to traffic operations to support a growing client base in Tampa Bay area. The Assistant Traffic Engineer has responsibilities that include performing transportation or traffic engineering work in the development of traffic signal timing, signal systems management and operations, reports, and budget estimates under the direction of senior engineering staff. The position will assist with the analysis, assessment, and interpretation of data, conditions, and systems to plan and execute traffic signal retiming projects, covering the data collection phase through the project reporting phase. The position will also require regular coordination with public agencies and consultants. Responsibilities will include representing Iteris at project status meetings with clients and vendors/contractors. You will work with an experienced team developing traffic signal timing plans and traffic operation solutions.

What you will be doing: 

  • Performing transportation, traffic or systems engineering work in the development of traffic signal timing, signal systems management and operations

  • Systems engineering analysis, reports and budget estimates under the direction of senior engineering staff.

  • Requires regular coordination with public agencies and other consultants.

  • Support development and implementation strategies for improving arterial traffic flow and safety, prepare the development of system performance measurement tools, standard operating policies/procedures, deficiency reports and mitigation plans, coordinate with local agencies related to the operation and maintenance of traffic signals and arterial systems.

  • Travel, as required and dependent upon location, to participate in retiming deployments with a project team. Length of travel will depend on specific assignments and the successful completion of inherent responsibilities.

What will enable you to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) required. Field of study: Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Electrical Engineering.

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) required.

  • 0-3 years of related field experience in transportation engineering, transportation planning or similar.

  • Ability to work independently with a passion for traffic engineering and operations.

Iteris anticipates paying between $60,000 and $80,000 for this role. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Posting Link: Assistant Traffic Engineer 397