Traffic Signal Timing Engineer - PE Required

Traffic Signal Timing Engineer Location: Tampa, FL or Bradenton, FL area. Responsibilities Develop, integrate, and fine‑tune signal timing changes. Provide supervision and direction for signal operational modifications. Conduct field reviews when necessary to evaluate and resolve traffic operation issues. Ensure signal operation modifications are signed, sealed, and properly documented per client policies. Prepare system performance reports. Assist the signal timing team with signal/system retiming efforts. Report results and effects of signal retiming efforts. Actively monitor signal systems and other arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data, and recommend actions to improve operations. Provide guidance for development, update, and maintenance of signal timing changes. Support CV/AV technology implementation and monitor/operate CV/AV related applications and devices. Recommend and implement signal phasing changes to address recurring and non‑recurring congestion. Facilitate traffic operations by guiding arterial operation decisions, implementing special event response plans, and generating severe event/incident response reports. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline. 7+ years of post‑education engineering experience with prior traffic design experience. Professional Engineering license in the state of Florida. Minimum 2 years of experience with Traffic Signal Operation, signal retiming, and Traffic Signal Central Systems. Knowledge of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, Signal Central Systems, ITS, and traffic engineering principles. Experience with traffic signal analysis programs such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc. Knowledge of DOT advisory circulars and procedures. Proficient in traffic engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build related to traffic control equipment, capacity and operational analysis, project management, and communication systems. Working knowledge of roadway transportation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements. Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, plans, specifications, and regulations. Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences. Strong self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment. Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering to QA/QC. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to analyze data and reach effective, economical, and logical solutions. Track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies. Willingness to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications 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. Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. #J-18808-Ljbffr