Traffic Operations Engineer

Job summary

The role focuses on planning, analyzing, and optimizing traffic operations, including signal timing and intersection performance to improve city street safety. Key tasks include reviewing traffic studies, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with stakeholders on roadway and signage improvements.

Job details

Company Description The City of Kelowna is a forward-looking municipality committed to building “Kelowna, a City of the future,” where today’s decisions positively shape tomorrow’s community. The organization focuses on sustainable growth, innovative infrastructure, and high-quality public services for residents and visitors. Employees contribute to projects that enhance mobility, safety, and livability across the city. The City values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, and offers diverse career paths and development opportunities. For more information and current career opportunities, visit kelowna.ca/careers. Role Description The Traffic Operations Engineer is a full-time, on-site role located in Kelowna, BC. This role is responsible for planning, analyzing, and optimizing traffic operations, including signal timing, intersection performance, and corridor flow, to improve safety and efficiency on city streets. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing traffic studies, interpreting data from traffic counts and monitoring systems, and preparing recommendations for roadway, signal, and signage improvements. The Traffic Operations Engineer collaborates with internal departments, consultants, and the public to address traffic concerns, support capital projects, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations. The role also involves preparing technical reports, responding to inquiries, supporting incident and construction traffic management, and contributing to long-term transportation planning initiatives. Qualifications Strong analytical skills and troubleshooting abilities to interpret traffic data, diagnose operational issues, and develop effective engineering solutions. Customer service skills to communicate clearly with residents, colleagues, and stakeholders, and to address traffic-related concerns in a professional manner. Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments to work with traffic management systems, modeling tools, and data analysis software. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline; eligibility for or registration with a professional engineering association is an asset. Experience with traffic engineering principles, traffic signal design and timing, and transportation modeling or analysis tools. Knowledge of relevant road safety standards, traffic control devices, and municipal or provincial transportation guidelines. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical documentation, reports, and presentations.

What you’ll do

The role focuses on planning, analyzing, and optimizing traffic operations, including signal timing and intersection performance to improve city street safety. Key tasks include reviewing traffic studies, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with stakeholders on roadway and signage improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and experience with traffic engineering principles and modeling tools. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public and multidisciplinary teams are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• Linux · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Traffic Signal Design
• Traffic Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Planning
• Technical Reporting
• Road Safety Standards
• Traffic Operations Optimization
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Linux
• Windows

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector