Traffic Signal Engineer

General Description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Responsible for the proper location, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of traffic signals, traffic signal systems, and managing Lake County's Intelligent Transportation System's (ITS) plans and schematics.

Daily tasks may include optimization of signal timings and coordination plans; reviewing traffic signal studies; monitoring the County's Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure system, reviewing Intersection Design Studies (IDS) and intersection improvement plans; and reviewing and performing intersection and system traffic signal capacity analysis.

Essential Functions

• Optimization of signal timings and coordination plans

• Further expand and enhance the County's use of Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures.

• Reviewing traffic signal studies

• Reviewing Intersection Design Studies (IDS) and intersection improvement plans

• Reviewing and performing intersection and system traffic signal capacity analysis

• Further expand the County's investment in ITS technology

• Testing and monitoring new traffic signal adaptive operations

• Partner with agencies and organizations nationwide to enhance operations.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Communication: strong oral and written communication skills to employees and business partners

• Expertise: working knowledge of modern principles and practices of traffic engineering

• Innovation: encourage new ideas and bold thinking and demonstrates a willingness to continuous learning

• Results Oriented: possess the ability to effectively problem solve and can work both individually and in a team atmosphere

• Technology: possesses a high level of technological capacity, with the ability to quickly navigate new systems and support new technology integration

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• Minimum of two years of engineering experience

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois

Valid driver's license preferred

• Knowledge of traffic signal systems and Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) preferred

• Requires possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer-in-Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND HAZARDS OF THE POSITION:

Requires light work involving standing or walking in the field on occasion, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment

Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Alternative work schedules are available including varying start times and some remote work opportunities.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our

Prospective Employeepage to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.