Description
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Traffic Signals Project Engineer is responsible for the review, analysis, engineering, and oversight of design and construction for traffic signal projects across Edmonton. As a Traffic Signals Project Engineer, this position will use strong problem-solving and communication skills to execute traffic signal design and construction that improve traffic flow and enhance safety for people walking, biking and driving. This position will plan and oversee all aspects of a project in order to meet project goals on time and within budget using accepted engineering principles, practices, and design standards.
At the City of Edmonton - Parks and Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional employees who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent. As an employee in our Branch, this position's role will be to cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement.
What will you do?
- Plan and oversee all aspects of traffic signal projects to meet goals on time and within budget using accepted engineering principles, practices, and design standards
- Create scopes of work for projects
- Manage project budgeting and cost (estimate review, change order review, and project closeout)
- Develop, prepare, and/or review authenticated engineering plans and designs for traffic signals and intersection controls
- Prepare authenticated functional specifications and create timing sheets for new traffic signal and traffic control equipment layouts
- Prepare authenticated procedures and guidelines
- Identify and prioritize locations requiring construction improvements and minimize on-street construction impacts
- Review and comment on circulating plans from other City Departments (e.g., Integrated Infrastructure Services)
- Assist in traffic engineering studies relative to the traffic signal system; develop strategies with systems engineers to improve the responsiveness of the traffic control system
- Analyze and assist with troubleshooting traffic operational issues by conducting traffic engineering analysis of the transportation system (e.g., traffic signal coordination, detour timings)
- Determine methods to improve traffic movement and conduct assessments to improve safety at signalized intersections, including field checks as required
- Conduct field surveys and assessments to determine functional requirements for new signals and signal upgrades (e.g., traffic count) which may be required to be scheduled outside of normal business hours
- Review and prepare comprehensive responses to inquiries received from the public, collaborators, members of Council, and other City staff
- Perform other related duties as required
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