Traffic Management & Operations Engineer

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: 830 MoDOT Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The traffic management and operations engineer manages initiatives and technologies of the transportation system, the compilation and analysis of traffic-related data, or the coordination between the Central and district offices on system management. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Plans and coordinates statewide traffic systems integration, traveler and weather information, freeway and arterial traffic management, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic studies, traffic signal/lighting operations, and network communications.
• Ensures consistency and integration of statewide transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) strategies among divisions and districts; liaises with external entities to coordinate traffic operations.
• Coordinates the development and operation of a statewide traffic system connecting all system components and traffic management centers and provides support for regional operations.
• Administers traffic operations funds and prepares/manages contract agreements.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends and implements new technologies for the state traffic operations system; prepares specifications and standards for new or replacement equipment.
  
  

All You Need For Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
  
  

Special Working Conditions

• Remote tele-work from another MoDOT Facility may be considered.
• Job requires regular, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
  
  

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Contact Details

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