Traffic Signals Engineer

Essential Duties

• Coordinating and performing traffic signal timing activities
• Implementing roll out Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Transit Signal Priority timing 
• Implementing roll out and verification of SPaT and MAP messages
• Intaking and processing Connected Vehicle data
• Assisting in the review of project plans for compliance with applicable regulations and adherence to project guidelines
• Assisting in the design and review of various engineering projects
• Assisting in performing field reviews to ensure work is done according to the work plan
• Providing technical assistance to other County staff, outside contractors, and the public regarding project issues
• Preparing and reviewing various reports
• Researching, investigating, and evaluating requests brought by public regarding project related issues
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level 

Public Speaking Duties

•  Ability to communicate effectively and engage with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed. 

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval. 

Grade
The grade for this position is C421, C431, C451, or D611. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
 
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications
Engineer I
C42(1) - $63,780 - $105,238

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or anticipate completing that program within the next three months
• Valid Driver's License 

Engineer II
C43(1) - $69,362 - $114,447

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• One year of related experience
• Valid Driver's License 

 Engineer III
C45(1) - $82,030 - $135,349

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience
• Valid Driver's License

Engineer IV
 D61(1) - $89,209 - $147,195

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Four years of progressively responsible engineering experience
• Valid Driver's License 
• Professional Engineer License may be required based on area of assignment

 For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here, Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Engineer IV.
 
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
 
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
 
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
 
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
 
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
 
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Salary : $89,209 - $147,195