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Engineer, Senior (Traffic Signal)

DeKalb County Government
Decatur, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description

Salary Range: $72,665 - $116,991 Salary Grade: 23 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform professional civil engineering tasks in support of capital projects, plan review, and other infrastructure construction & maintenance projects.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design, and provides technical support during construction; prepares reports detailing the quantitative analysis performed and concluding recommendations; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analysis submitted by consultant engineers or internal engineering technicians.

Conducts a programming assessment to determine space, infrastructure, facility, and other project requirements; and participates in the development of lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects to be included in the capital investment plan for the program or division.

May serve as a subject matter expert, handling multiple projects with complexity, and providing some leadership over other engineering staff.

Develops preliminary/final plans and designs using CAD and other engineering/drafting tools; and develops engineering specifications for project construction based on programming assessment, design concepts, fundamental engineering principles, and approved preliminary plan.

Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, city staff and other project service providers; works with contractors to make all design modifications necessary to conform with regulatory and project requirements; and approves the designs as appropriate.

Completes review of civil engineering aspects of all site development plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; evaluates and assess the impact of the proposed project with regards to traffic and transportation.

May provide limited direction and oversight to engineers and/or engineering technicians assigned to a project.

Calculates cost estimates and identifies resources needed for projects.

Facilitates communication between the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other interested parties.

Provides technical assistance to project managers and contracts officers during the bid phase of project design to help evaluate proposals and make recommendations for awarding the contract.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline required; four years of civil engineering experience; status as an Engineer-in-Training is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Supplement Information For This Vacancy In Transportation

This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of traffic signal systems. They analyze traffic data, coordinate with traffic management centers, and ensure compliance with traffic control regulations. The role often involves working on transportation and traffic engineering projects, including traffic signal studies, design, and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze traffic volume and perform traffic signal studies.
  • Implement traffic signal timing plans and assist in their developments.
  • Troubleshoot and repair signal system and communication problems.
  • Prepare transportation-related plans, including traffic signals, signing, and pavement marking.
  • Manage ongoing statewide traffic signal performance goals.
  • Strong experience in traffic signal design, traffic analysis, and MPT plans.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and have experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

PE is preferred.

Strong experience in traffic signal design, traffic analysis, and MPT plans.

Ability to work well under pressure and have experience in the field.

Salary : $72,665 - $116,991

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