Traffic Systems Engineer

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Traffic Systems Engineer coordinating traffic studies, signal systems, and roadway safety for the City of Birmingham. Reviewing designs, budgets, permits, and accident analyses while supervising staff.

Posted 8/16/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,486 - $93,828 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in traffic studies, traffic control systems, and roadway safety, with a strong ability to analyze data and improve traffic operations. Proficient in budget preparation and administration, as well as effective communication with various stakeholders.

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Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringTraffic StudiesTraffic Control SystemsBudget AdministrationData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Traffic OperationsRoadway SafetyEngineering StandardsComputer Software ProficiencySignal Systems OperationAccident AnalysisTraffic Data ReviewTraffic Flow ImprovementPedestrian SafetyCentral Traffic Computer Operations

Soft Skills

CommunicationSupervisionTrainingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Traffic StudiesRoad ConstructionTraffic Control SystemsEngineering CodesTraffic OperationsStreet LightingPermit ProcessingField VisitsWeather ExposureRoadway Traffic

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and oversee traffic studies, road construction reviews, and accident analyses
Develop plans and systems to improve traffic flow and control, pedestrian and roadway safety, and street lighting
Oversee the design of traffic control systems using civil engineering practices, applicable standards and specifications, and engineering codes and regulations
Review traffic data and subordinate staff recommendations to determine measures for improving traffic operations
Review and analyze traffic-study data using computer software to evaluate results and identify potential interventions
Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, governmental agencies, private contractors, and the public to identify and solve traffic-flow problems
Operate and maintain central traffic computer operations and other signal systems
Plan and oversee studies involving signs, pavement markings, street lighting, signal warrants, school zones, railroad crossings, pedestrian crossings, lane widening, road construction, and accident analysis
Review and process permit requests to document and minimize traffic disruptions
Supervise staff by assigning work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback or training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another closely related degree; alternatively, currently enrolled and actively working toward graduation within 6 months of the job announcement opening date
Driver's license
Knowledge of traffic studies, traffic control systems, roadway safety, street lighting, traffic operations, and engineering standards and regulations
Ability to use computer software to review and analyze traffic-study data
Ability to prepare and administer departmental or organizational budgets
Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, governmental agencies or departments, private contractors, and members of the public
Ability to operate and maintain central traffic computer operations and signal systems
Ability to supervise and train staff
Ability to perform occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in office settings and conduct regular field visits, including exposure to weather and roadway traffic

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave