FMS/AMS Engineer

Role Overview

• Oversees the District’s Retiming Program and provides strategic guidance for the Arterial Management System (AMS).
• Assess existing signal operations, developing improved timing plans to enhance traffic progression.
• Support statewide Transportation Systems Management & Operations initiatives.
• Contributes to project delivery and evaluates emerging technologies to advance the AMS program.
• Develops and manages professional and contractual services contracts and other types of agreements that support Traffic Operations functions.
• Evaluates contract work products, consultants, and processes/approves invoices.
• Develops and programs Freeway Management system (FMS)/Arterial Management System (AMS) projects that facilitate the operation of these systems.
• Provides review comments on plan submittals generated by the Department and develops technical comments.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of engineering, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), traffic signal experience, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems;
• An Associate of Arts of Science degree in engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and two years of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems;
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, computer science, engineering technology or similar relevant area of study and one year of engineering, ITS, traffic signal, or relevant employment experience developing or administering contracts relating to IT systems;
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and has an Engineer in Trainee (EIT) certification in either Florida or another State;
• An active International Municipal and Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signals, Traffic Signal Inspector, or Fiber Optics in ITS certification;
• An active Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• A variety of training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)