Assistant Engineer - Arterial Operations Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL, USA

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM

TheAssistant Engineer - Arterial Operations manages the daily operational activities of the arterial program, in accordance with the requirements of MUTCD, TEM, District 7 RTMC SOP, protocols, policies and all applicable standards and policies, and is responsible for the overall operations and functionality of the arterial program. The ideal candidate will be required to make decisions pertaining to the arterial operations requiring a high degree

of experience and judgment and must facilitate the smooth and balanced arterial operation at the RTMC. This Engineer will be required to provide services in timing plan development/refinement following FDOT protocols and practices, including special event timing plans to be implemented as part of the arterial program and review signal operations in arterial control sections. The Assistant Engineer - Arterial Operations may work out of the RTMC building or at another location (to be determined).

What you will be doing:

• Actively monitor the arterial ITS infrastructure, analyze traffic data and recommend/perform actions to improve arterial traffic operations
• Provide recommendations to develop, update, and maintain signal timing information
• Provide guidance to Arterials Operators to implement real-time signal operation changes
• Conduct field reviews when necessary to evaluate traffic operation issues as well as to resolve signal operation issues
• Implement, monitor, and fine tune diversion/evacuation route timings
• Prepare system performance reports
• Track and respond to system alarms to ensure system downtime is minimal
• Ensure traffic performance and monitoring dashboards are kept up to date and enhancements to the dashboards are made when opportunities for improvement are identified, new technologies are available, or at the direction of FDOT in coordination with the IT Staff
• Ensure all traffic controlling and monitoring applications and devices are functioning as intended and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff, and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve issues
• Support CAV Technology implementation, monitor/operate CAV-related applications and devices, and coordinate with IT Staff, Maintaining Agency staff and/or ITS Maintenance Contractor to resolve CAV system issues
• Assist FDOT signal timing consultants, FDOT staff, or local agency staff with signal/system retiming efforts
• Prepare monthly reports on the performance of the signal system based on predefined measures of effectiveness and other arterial reports
• Participate in progress meetings and other meetings as requested by FDOT
• Participate in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) meetings and ensure appropriate interagency coordination

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in an engineering discipline or any other STEM discipline
• State of Florida Engineering Intern certificate
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with traffic signal operation, signal retiming, and traffic signal central software systems
• Knowledge and understanding of traffic signal systems, traffic controller operation, ITS and traffic engineering principles
• Knowledge of traffic signal analysis programs, such as SYNCHRO, HCS, etc. Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to make independent decisions on a routine basis
• Ability to work alternate work schedules
• Ability to write technical reports and correspondence
• Ability to coordinate real-time activities and priorities

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $73,000 and $85,000 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What’s in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus
• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Medical reimbursement plans
• Disability coverage
• Education assistance program
• In-house training programs

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