Description
As the manager of traffic technology and engineering, the positions will oversee and implement active traffic management, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and related projects. This position plays a critical role in managing the safe and efficient flow of over a million vehicles and pedestrians on Chicago streets every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Manages traffic signal engineers and consultants, review and approve signal timings, ITS designs, and ITS implementation projects.
Reviews signal operations, coordinate with maintenance crews, other CDOT divisions, City departments, and external stake holders.
Facilitates remote operation of traffic signals and intelligent transportation system field devices.
Monitors real-time data received from the field and third-party sources and oversee the systems hosting transportation data and CDOT's Traffic Management Center.
Identifies areas of concern for traffic safety and traffic flow and coordinate implementation of counter measures.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Requirements
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, plus five (5) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, plus four (4) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
Depending upon department assignment, field of engineering may vary.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) is required. Candidates with a Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in other states may apply, but at the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.
Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
