Under general supervision, supervises professional traffic engineer work related to the design of traffic signals and signal timings, streets and roads and the regulation and flow of traffic, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering plans for new streets, traffic signals and signal timings, and traffic control devices prepared by staff and/or consultant engineering firms. Reviews and approves plans prepared by consultant engineering firms to ensure compliance with established design standards and specifications, sound engineering principles and City ordinances and make changes as required. Assigns, monitors and participates in investigations of traffic complaints and implements procedures to eliminate problems found. Serves as a project engineer responsible for supervising and participating in the conduct of field surveys on arterial streets to collect data on traffic patterns, volume, speed, capacity, accidents, and parking. Analyzes survey data and recommends the installation of traffic control devices, including traffic signals, stop signs, crossing areas, and directional arrows. Designs complex timing sequences using computer software and reviews and approves designs prepared by staff.  Oversees the monitoring of engineering contractors, ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications. Coordinates traffic signal installation projects with other City departments and utilities. Confers with contractors on plan changes and contract modifications and assists in resolving problems that arise during construction. Acts as a liaison between the department and other government agencies (e.g., Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Chicago Transportation Authority) to coordinate traffic engineering projects. Represents the department to community groups. Prepares grant applications to secure project funding. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Transportation, 2 N. Lasalle, Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60602

Days:          Monday-Friday

Hours:        8a.m. to 4p.m.

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MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supplemented by four years of traffic engineering experience of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause

specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires candidates to successfully complete an interview, which includes a writing exercise/assessment. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, will be selected.

Applicant should be a Chicago resident or is willing to move to Chicago within 90 days of starting the position. 

About Chicago Department of Transportation

As the public works department for the City of Chicago, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for public way infrastructure, including planning, design, construction, maintenance and management. CDOT's mission is to keep the city’s surface transportation networks and public way safe for users, environmentally sustainable, in a state of good repair and attractive, so that its diverse residents, businesses and guests all enjoy a variety of quality transportation options, regardless of ability or destination.

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