Traffic Signal Specialist | Salary Range: $36.10 - $53.18 / hourly; $73,377 - $111,040 / annually

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This position has flexibility to work a hybrid telework schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor as business needs dictate.

Our Traffic Signal Specialist position exists to act in an advisory capacity and provide recommendations to the Assistant State Signal and Lighting Engineer and the State Signal and Lighting Engineer that impact statewide traffic control signal systems and other traffic electrical systems design, construction, and operation; to provide technical expertise in traffic signal design and operation and other traffic electrical systems to MnDOT District Traffic Offices, other MnDOT offices, contractors, consultants, and other governmental agencies. The responsibilities include:

•       Write, recommend, and develop MnDOT traffic electrical systems construction and design standards, policies, and procedures.
•       Maintain, recommend, and write MnDOT’s approved products specifications.
•       Research and analyze new products, materials, and construction methods for use on statewide traffic electrical systems.
•       Lead and participate in signal and lighting training coordination and instruction.
•       To act as Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) inventory data expert.
•       Represent the Central Office Traffic Engineering Signal and Lighting Unit in outside discussion and technical forums and in addressing research, new products, issues, and doing updates at the Traffic Engineering Organization (TEO) Signal and Lighting committees and other MnDOT offices and manufacturer and vendor meetings; and provide TAMS inventory data support.