Jamel Hibbert
Edgewater,FL
Summary
Experienced transportation professional with 10 years of experience in traffic operations, multimodal transportation planning, ITS implementation, and public infrastructure projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing transportation master plans, analyzing complex data sets, securing federal grants, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver mobility solutions. Proficient in emerging technologies and committed to advancing innovative and sustainable transportation practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer II
Orange County Government
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee and lead the development of countywide transportation initiatives, including the FDOT District 5 Intelligent Transportation Systems Facility Management (ITSFM) data collection and population services.
- Led the deployment of Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) and Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) on a 2.5-mile corridor, resulting in a 60% delay reduction, 9% travel time gain, and safer pedestrian access.
- Evaluate emerging ITS and transportation technologies for potential adoption into the county.
- Oversee the planning, demonstration, and Safe Streets for All Federal grant services for identifying targeted safety solutions in underserved communities.
- Coordinate with FDOT District 5 RTMC and regional transportation agencies on transportation improvement projects.
- Present transportation program updates and initiatives to elected officials and executive leadership.
- Serve as a technical advisor for re-timing over 120 traffic signals per year in MetroPlan Orlando’s Annual Signal Timing Coordination Program.
- Attend public meetings, conduct public education sessions, and represent the county in regional transportation initiatives.
- Review traffic impact studies for development applications and provide recommendations to mitigate potential impacts.
- Supervise four engineering technicians in the investigation and resolution of more than 900 traffic signal issues per year, and the adjustment of over 50 traffic signal timing plans per year.
- Coordinated bridge construction projects with the Engineering division and parade route planning with the Transportation Planning division.
- Collaborate with multiple divisions (Traffic Engineering Studies, Planning, Roads and Drainage) on project planning and delivery, and serve as a GIS liaison to the divisions' Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) web dashboard.
Project Team Lead
University of Central Florida
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Led a class of over 15 students with field studies for multiple high-volume signalized intersections.
- Conduct traffic data collection and multimodal evaluation in real-world conditions.
Research Assistant
University of Central Florida
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Integrated a data logger hardware platform for an Evaluation on a Dynamic Flashing Yellow Arrow Decision Support System, achieving a 95% off-peak left-turn utilization rate and 40% delay reduction through signal cabinet integration.
- Presented progress reports to FDOT and served as an Orange County Government liaison for system network connectivity.
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on the Evaluation of the Dynamic Flashing Yellow Arrow Decision Support System.
Engineer I
Orange County Government
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised four engineering technicians in the investigation and resolution of more than 900 traffic signal issues per year, and the adjustment of over 50 traffic signal timing plans per year.
- Collected and analyzed crash data, signal performance data, and multimodal infrastructure data, and developed change work order plans for intersection improvement projects.
- Oversaw and led the development of countywide transportation initiatives, including the FHWA's EDC-4 goals through Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs).
- Reviewed MOT plans and oversaw lane closures for capital and private projects.
- Served as a technical advisor and performed travel time studies for MetroPlan Orlando’s Annual Signal Timing Coordination Program.
- Evaluated emerging ITS and transportation technologies for potential adoption into the county.
- Supervised engineering technicians for traffic signal construction, modification, inspections, and operational evaluations.
Engineering Technician IV
Orange County Government
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Maintained and updated traffic signal controller databases.
- Supported the project migration of 160 signal controllers to ATC.
- Created work order layouts and verified traffic control devices in the field.
- Served as guest speaker at Florida's I3 Transportation Showcase.
Traffic Signal Technician II
Orange County Government
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Installed, programmed, and maintained traffic signal devices.
- Performed field inspections of cabinet assemblies and new installations.
- Performed repair and maintenance for over 560 traffic signals, 100 school flashers, and 50 warning beacons within Orange County.
Traffic Signal Technician I
Orange County Government
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Installed traffic signal detection and communication infrastructure.
- Supported programming and preventive maintenance of traffic signal systems.
- Assisted with the repair and maintenance of over 560 traffic signals, 100 school flashers, and 50 warning beacons within Orange County.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Transportation Focus)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2026
Orange County One Public Works Leadership Academy
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2021
Traffic Signal Academy - Professional Development
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN09.2019
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- SYNCHRO and SIM Traffic analysis
- Tru-Traffic travel time studies
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Accurate project estimation
- Quality assurance testing
- Transportation Management
- ITS/ATSPM expertise
- Traffic flow optimization
- Grant proposal preparation
- Safety evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Traffic analysis
- Multimodal Planning
Certification
- IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
- Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
- Basic Electronics Technician
- EM900 EOC/DOC Operations
Timeline
Engineer II
Orange County Government
08.2022 - Current
Project Team Lead
University of Central Florida
12.2021 - 04.2023
Engineer I
Orange County Government
08.2021 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
University of Central Florida
06.2021 - 12.2022
Engineering Technician IV
Orange County Government
08.2018 - 08.2021
Traffic Signal Technician II
Orange County Government
05.2017 - 08.2018
Traffic Signal Technician I
Orange County Government
08.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Master of Science - Civil Engineering (Transportation Focus)
University of Central Florida
Orange County One Public Works Leadership Academy
Rollins College
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology
Valencia College
Traffic Signal Academy - Professional Development
University of Tennessee
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