Traffic & Safety Operations Engineer

Full Job Description

The Traffic and Safety Group of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is advertising to fill the Traffic and Safety Operations Engineer position.

This individual is responsible for leading and managing operational aspects of the Traffic and Safety Division including:

• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) - compliance and interpretation for Utah and influencing the direction of the next editions of the manual at the national level.
• Development of Engineering Standards and System Selection - determining appropriate products for crashworthy barriers, attenuators, and roadside sign assemblies.
• Safety Asset Management - responding to concerns related to the long term quality and conditions of in place safety assets.
• Work Zone Safety - developing standards and applying technology to improve work zone safety and efficiency in the state of Utah
• Amerericans with Disabilities Act - leading UDOT’s efforts to produce a transportation system that meets the requirements of ADA. Development of standards and processes that deliver a roadway system that supports goals of the ADA.
• Developing new approaches and technologies to improve roadway safety for all users.

Excellent communications skills and technical expertise are needed to support and coordinate with Region staff in maintenance, design and operations. This individual regularly interacts with individuals at the University level in research activities and manufacturers in the industry to develop new tools and products.

Principle Duties
As the Traffic and Safety Operations Engineer, you will:

• Develop innovative processes, designs and management schemes to improve safety and operational efficiency roadside barriers and attenuation.
• Determine likely areas for innovation in Traffic and Safety including the incorporation of work zone technologies, guidance on innovative intersections and concepts, asset management and guidance and management of research efforts within the division.
• Develop and implement standards related to roadway signing, roadside barriers, attenuation, Traffic control and ADA installations.
• Oversee the provision region and project support in relation to MUTCD, attenuation, barrier, work zone inspection and ADA issues including project reviews.
• Oversee the development of department training regarding Traffic Control, ADA infrastructure, Roadside Design Guide, Attenuator and Guardrail and MUTCD.
• Support and provide guidance on Policy and Administrative rules assigned to the Traffic and Safety Division.
• Participate as a UDOT representative in national groups such as Committee on Traffic Engineering (CTE) and National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD).
• Coordinate and/or act as a liaison between UDOT Traffic and Safety and UDOT Regions.

Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the following mandatory requirements:

• Be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah
• Have at least least four (4) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE
• Have a thorough understanding of engineering principles and practices

Underfill
This position may be filled at the Engineering Manager I level for applicants without four (4) years of post PE experience. In order to qualify for this level, the applicant must have an active PE license in Utah and two (2) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE. Salary range for Engineering Manager I is $45.53 - $72.25.

Supplemental Information
Here is some information of which you should be aware:

• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.

Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.

We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values, too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.

Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.

Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.

UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.