The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for the position of Traffic Operations Engineer. The position is responsible for the deployment, operations, and maintenance of safe and effective traffic control devices and electrical facilities, such as street signs, street lighting, traffic signals, and associated fiber optic infrastructure. This individual reports directly to the Chief of Traffic Operations will manage electrical contractors, establish procedures on and facilitate execution of traffic studies, leverage various intelligent transportation systems, and support regional and departmental traffic operational goals to ensure uniformity in use and application of best practices. Specific duties include:
development and management of the triennial traffic signal and street lighting maintenance contract, traffic operations consultant contract, and traffic network consultant contract
develop and manage 14,000+ roadway signage assets via software, and direct work orders
oversee the Arterial Operations Center activities, including the video wall, ATMS, etc.
public, municipal and township coordination for safe and efficient travel of motoring public
perform technical review, direction, and inspection of permit & capital improvements
direct electric facility activations of traffic signal, street lighting, and/or fiber optic systems
develop, update, and administer traffic operations standards, details, and specs
develop and track traffic operations energy billings
manage county asset damage/loss claims incurred for electrical facility repairs
help facilitate Traffic Operations Safety Group and respond to public and elected officials
Some duties and responsibilities may occur outside of regular work hours. The position requires above-average written and oral communication and organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, and effectively manage time. The job requires extensive use of computers and engineering programs for traffic signal management and modeling.
Salary will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the desired candidate.
Application deadline: Open till filled
Please go to www.countyofkane.org under the Employment tab to complete the online application and EEO form, upload your cover letter, resume and references.
The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for the position:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program and, at a minimum, the possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license issued by the State of Illinois for a Civil Engineer Level II.
Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois is required for Civil Engineer III to V.
Possession of a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) designation is desired
Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation and traffic project management, which includes with hands-on experience/exposure with traffic equipment or signal controllers.
Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards, and state statutes
Kane County is one of the seven collar counties surrounding the Chicago metropolitan area. Located in the far west suburbs of Chicago, it has a unique blend of agricultural lands to the west and the more urbanized areas located adjacent to the Fox River to the east. Kane County is a desirable place to live, work, and enjoy the recreational options throughout the County.
The county has a land area of 524 square miles, approximately 30 miles north to south and 18 miles east to west, with 16 townships and 30 municipalities. In 2015, the population of Kane County was 548,257, and there were 212,451 persons employed in the county. Kane County is divided into three sections: the urban corridor in the east, critical growth area in the center, and agricultural/village area in the west. Kane County is within commuting distance of Chicago and other regional employment centers such as Rockford, Schaumburg, and Oak Brook.