Civil Engineer,II,or Sr; Traffic Services - OPTCS Job Overland Park area,Kansas USA,Engineering

Position: Civil Engineer I, II, or Sr (Traffic Services - OPTCS)(Job Id 1347)

Civil Engineer I, II, or Sr (Traffic Services - OPTCS) (Job )

Location: Overland Park, KS
Department: Public Works
Employment Type: Full-time Employee
Post Date: 11/20/2025
Salary: Negotiable USD

Summary

Work in a Traffic Management Center (TMC) developing, implementing, and monitoring the Overland Park Traffic Control System (OPTCS). Coordinates timing plans, maintains equipment, collects & analyzes field data, writes reports, presents to citizen groups and governing committees, and researches new technology to improve system efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop computerized traffic control system coordination and signal timing plans for each required time period for each arterial controlled by OPTCS, based on traffic engineering software and related studies.

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot OPTCS computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment to maintain optimum performance; maintain central software and database; read and understand software manuals; clarify procedures with consultants.

Ensure proper operation of OPTCS communications sub-system by checking each intersection’s communications and monitoring daily problems.

Prepare written or oral reports on OPTCS operations; respond to public inquiries; conduct tours of the traffic operations center; give public presentations using visual aids.

Develop corridor simulation models based on existing conditions and proposed changes; prepare reports documenting analysis and recommendations.

Analyze and evaluate crash records to identify high-risk locations, contributing factors, and trends; develop, recommend, and implement safety improvements.

Assist with the update and creation of Capital Improvement Projects; pursue funding allocations from other sources.

Review new construction plans involving installation of traffic signals; make recommendations for system enhancements.

Serve as project manager for assigned projects, directing all activities, managing schedule, funding, and quality assurance; prepare preliminary engineering reports and cost estimates.

Perform field reconnaissance, gather data, and conduct engineering analysis.

Review existing systems, research design alternatives, and develop cost estimates.

Act as City liaison with other governmental entities pursuing regional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Perform various traffic engineering field studies; analyze data to evaluate and improve OPTCS performance.

Provide technical expertise, mentoring, and general oversight of OPTCS operations and technicians.

Work necessary days and hours; available during business hours or shifts; communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, etc.

Be punctual and meet attendance and deadline requirements.

General Qualifications

Professional Requirements/

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in traffic engineering, civil engineering, or computer science with traffic engineering courses.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
Government Administration

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Civil Engineer , II, or Sr; Traffic Services - OPTCS