Traffic & Safety Engineer - Ocoee, FL

Jacobs is seeking a Traffic & Safety Engineer to join our project in Ocoee, FL. In this role, you'll be responsible for planning, analyzing, and implementing traffic operations and safety engineering programs that support Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) objectives. This role leads data-driven traffic operations initiatives, evaluates safety performance, develops traffic engineering solutions, and manages continuing service contracts related to operational support functions (e.g., traffic studies, ITS design, data services). The position collaborates with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partner agencies to improve roadway safety and optimize system performance without direct oversight of TMC, service patrol, or incident management contracts.Primary Job Responsibilities:Safety Engineering & Performance Analysisu2022 Conduct safety analyses using crash data and operational metrics to identify high-risk areas and recommend countermeasures.u2022 Manage the Turnpikeu2019s bi-annual safety plan and apply Highway Safety Manual practices.u2022 Develop safety improvement recommendations for signing, striping, signals, and intersection control evaluations.u2022 Review field data, ITS outputs, and GIS information to recommend traffic and safety solutions.Continuing Service Contract Managementu2022 Oversee professional service contracts supporting Turnpike Traffic Operations.u2022 Monitor contractor performance against deliverables, compliance, and technical requirements.u2022 Provide input on scopes, schedules, and performance metrics to ensure reliability and alignment with Turnpike goals.Traffic Operations & TSMO Refinementu2022 Lead traffic operations engineering group focused on flow optimization, freeway operations, and congestion mitigation.u2022 Coordinate refinement of the Turnpikeu2019s TSMO Program and related strategic plans.u2022 Conduct traffic studies, analyze performance data, and evaluate operational metrics to support improvements.u2022 Collaborate with maintenance, planning, and engineering teams to integrate traffic operations into roadway improvement projects.Stakeholder Engagement & Communicationu2022 Prepare technical reports, memos, and presentations for leadership and external stakeholders.u2022 Coordinate strategies with partner agencies, consultants, and internal teams. Represent the agency in interagency working groups and committees.Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and weu2019ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the worldu2019s most challenging Facilities Services projects, together#omfs #ourjacobs #challengeaccepted u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering; PE license preferred (or ability to obtain within one year).u2022 5 years of experience in traffic operations, engineering, or TSMO, with exposure to ITS, signal systems, and performance analysis.u2022 Strong understanding of contract management and safety engineering practices.Ideally, You'll Also Have:u2022 Proficiency with ITS technologies and traffic software (e.g., StreetLight, VISSIM).u2022 Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.u2022 Knowledge of TSMO concepts, project development processes, and traffic engineering standards (MUTCD, FDM, FDOT Standard Specs, etc.).u2022 Ability to deliver presentations and maintain effective relationships.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-01-05