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Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Signal Technician - Traffic & Technology

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeDes Moines, IA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Familiarity with programming traffic signal controllers and analyzing signal operations.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic basic principles as applied to traffic signal equipment.
  • Practical knowledge of fiber optic network integration for signal systems.
  • Ability to interpret design plans for quality assurance in traffic system installations.
  • Knowledge of standard traffic control procedures and guidelines relating to traffic control device installation or repair as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Familiarity with TIA/EIA-568 cabling standards.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving history.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Handle technical questions from clients and team members and provide field services across diverse projects, troubleshooting and delivering solutions for clients' traffic management systems.
  • Oversee installation, turn-on, maintenance, and testing of traffic signal cabinets, and support field operations for integration projects.
  • Represent the company on-site, make real-time decisions, and assist with application engineering and estimating.
  • Configure traffic signal controllers and integrate devices within NEMA, Caltrans, and ATC cabinets; develop signal timing strategies.
  • Modify traffic signal cabinets according to pre-engineered designs or customer requirements, ensuring adherence to standards and operational needs.
  • Spend an estimated 70% of the time working in the field, often in diverse weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications

  • 15 or more years of experience in traffic signal operations, including repair and maintenance of solid-state electronics and electrical power systems.
  • IMSA Traffic Signal Level II certification.

About the Company

Olsson

Engineering firm delivering community-focused designs.

Olsson is an engineering firm that designs and delivers infrastructure and environmental projects to improve communities. It provides civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering services across planning, design, permitting, and construction support, guiding projects from concept through construction. The work combines site assessments, calculations, modeling, and field implementation to create practical, buildable solutions for transportation, water, energy, and habitat projects. Olsson differentiates itself through its integrated, multi-discipline approach and close collaboration with clients, offering end-to-end services and a hands-on project delivery model that emphasizes constructibility and real-world outcomes. The company’s goal is to help communities function better by delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure and environmental improvements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lincoln, NE
Founded
1956

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