text: Salary: $84,084.00/Annually
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  Under general supervision, performs and provides oversight in the conduct of professional traffic engineering work related to the design of traffic signal timing plans and street configuration; support and operate intelligent transportation systems and performs related duties as required.
  Designs complex signal timing sequences using computer software, determines location and configuration of proposed signal installations, and reviews and approves designs prepared by staff and/or consultant engineering firms
  Monitors and operates Central Signal system and Intelligence Transportation Systems
  Conducts field surveys on arterial streets to collect data on traffic patterns, volume, speed, capacity, accidents, and parking and makes recommendations for modifications
  Prepares engineering plans for new streets, traffic signal timing, and traffic control devices
  Drafts project work plans, specifications and estimates for labor, material, and equipment costs for traffic projects
  Reviews signal timing for construction, special events, parades, bridge repairs and recommends measures to ensure minimal disruption and traffic flow efficiency
  Monitors the work of engineering contractors, ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications
  Reviews vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms, ensuring payment requests reflect completed work
  Investigates traffic complaints, conducts studies, and makes recommendations to eliminate problems found
  Coordinates traffic signal installation projects with other City departments, agencies, and utilities (e.g., Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Police Department)
  Maintains project activity journal and prepares engineering reports on the status of projects
  Assists in training and providing guidance to lower-level staff
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus two years of traffic engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met.