Description
Under the direct oversight of a licensed professional (LP), the Traffic Engineer-in-Training will support the review, analysis, and oversight of design and construction for traffic signal projects across Edmonton. This position will utilize strong problem-solving and communication skills to identify and provide input to the LP to coordinate Traffic Signal projects as well as help manage Traffic Signal project design and construction activities. The Traffic Engineer-in-Training, under the direct oversight of an LP, will plan and oversee all aspects of a project to meet project goals on time and within budget, adhering to accepted engineering principles, practices, and design standards.
At the City of Edmonton - Parks and Roads Services, the long-term success of serving our citizens is implemented by the actions of exceptional employees who exemplify our Cultural Commitments of being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent. As an employee in our Branch, this position's role will be to cultivate our vision and cultural commitments while championing continuous improvement.
What will you do?
- Work under the supervision of Traffic Signal Project Engineers and supervisors to plan and oversee all aspects of traffic signal projects, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, adhering to accepted engineering principles, practices, and design standards
- Create scopes of work in collaboration with and for review by a Project Engineer
- Assist with project budgeting and cost management, including budget, estimate review, change order review, and project close-out
- Help develop, prepare, and/or peer review engineering plans and designs for traffic signals
- Prepare functional specifications and create timing designs for new traffic signal and traffic control equipment layouts, which will be reviewed by a Project Engineer or supervisor
- Under the direct oversight of a licensed professional (LP), to identify the appropriate type of control as part of the annual Capital Signals Program, review and complete traffic signal design timings, review design layout drawings
- Identify and prioritize locations requiring improvements and assist with coordination to minimize on-street construction impacts
- Under the direct oversight of an LP, review and comment on circulating plans from other City Departments (e.g., Integrated Infrastructure Services)
- Assist in the review of traffic engineering studies related to the traffic signal system
- Analyze and assist with addressing traffic operational improvements by conducting traffic engineering analysis of the transportation system (e.g., traffic signal coordination, detour timings)
- Determine methods to improve traffic movement and conduct assessments to improve safety at signalized intersections, including field checks as required
- Conduct field surveys and assessments to determine functional requirements for new signals and signal upgrades (e.g., delay assessments) which may be required to be scheduled outside of normal business hours
- Prepare comprehensive responses to inquiries received from the public, external partners, and other City staff, for review by an LP
- Assist with responses to inquiries received from members of Council
- Perform other related duties as required
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