Traffic Engineer for traffic signals and traffic management systems for the Traffic Unit in the Climate, Technical and Environmental Administration, City of Copenhagen

Do you want to work with Denmark's largest traffic signal environment and help develop the management of traffic in Copenhagen?

We are seeking a traffic engineer who wants to work with both the operation, development and the technical systems behind the city's traffic signals and ITS solutions.

In the Traffic Department, we are responsible for the operation and development of Copenhagen's approx. 425 traffic signal installations and other intelligent transport systems (ITS), traffic counts and dissemination of traffic information.

About the job

As a traffic engineer you will be part of the work on permitting and regulatory processing, operation, development, design and implementation of the city's traffic signals and ITS equipment. You will work with permitting and regulatory processing, review and implementation of new and changed traffic signal installations, and ensure that the existing installations function correctly and that the solutions meet the municipality's requirements for functionality, traffic flow and operations.

The overarching goal is to ensure good service and mobility for the city's road users in accordance with the political priorities.

Your tasks will include

• contribute to design, development, review and regulatory processing of signal projects
• monitor signal installations and ITS and ensure that operation and mobility are maintained or improved in the city
• collaborate with colleagues and external partners on the development of the city's infrastructure and ongoing adjustments, e.g. during road works
• contribute to answering citizen and political inquiries about traffic signals and ITS
• help keep track of signal documentation

You will work closely with colleagues in the Climate, Tech and Environment Administration as well as with, among others, signal suppliers, the Danish Road Directorate, Movia and the police.

As part of the team you also participate in a on-call duty of about three hours per week.

Technical and systems

The position also involves working with the technical systems behind traffic control.

It may include

• use of web interfaces for detector cameras and control devices
• testing and trialing signal programs in software
• work in traffic management systems, e.g. MobiMaestro and RMS
• use of tools such as SharePoint and Excel for data and system overview
• insight into and troubleshooting of hardware such as control units, detectors, signal installations and variable road signs (ITS)

You do not need to know everything from the start – but you should be willing to learn, explore and work with the technology behind the systems.

Your profile

We envision that you

• have an academic background as an engineer or similar technical education – preferably in road and traffic engineering
• have knowledge of design of traffic signal installations and ITS equipment and preferably experience with programming concepts
• have a general flair for IT and digital tools
• have knowledge of relevant traffic regulations and can apply them in practice
• have experience from supplier, consultancy, municipality or other public administration; this is an advantage, but not a requirement

As a person you work in a structured and methodical way, communicate clearly and precisely in both Danish and English and deliver high quality in your writing. You are self-driven, follow your tasks through to the end and can convey technical issues clearly to different professional groups and partners. You value knowledge sharing and thrive in collaboration. You not only make the solutions work in the field but also ensure correct documentation of your work.

Your workplace – Traffic Tower and Islands Brygge 37

You will be based at the Traffic Tower in Copenhagen – a 24/7 operational control centre and Denmark's largest professional environment for traffic signals. Here you will be part of the Traffic Signal, Information and ITS Team and receive close sparring with skilled colleagues. The rest of the unit and the administration are located at Islands Brygge 37, where you will also meet colleagues.

Salary and employment terms

As an employee of the City of Copenhagen you have good opportunities for balance between work life and private life with an average 37-hour work week including a lunch break. Part-time work down to 32 hours per week is possible.

Salary and employment terms are determined according to the applicable collective agreement and negotiated based on your qualifications. The position is intended to be filled as soon as possible.

More information

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the unit manager Christina Mose at 51 46 98 63.

Read more about Copenhagen Municipality and the Climate, Environment and Technical Administration at www.kk.dk and https://www.kk.dk/kontaktoversigt/om-kommunen/forvaltninger/klima-miljoe-og-teknikforvaltningen

Application deadline: Apply via the link no later than Sunday 18 October 2026

We expect to conduct interviews in week 43.

About the Climate, Environment and Technical Administration

The Climate, Environment and Technical Administration handles regulatory tasks and serves residents and businesses, among other areas, within the environment, local planning, urban renewal, building case handling and traffic. In addition, the Climate, Environment and Technical Administration is responsible for cleaning, maintenance and development of the city's streets and parks as well as parking control. We employ about 2,700 staff and manage a gross budget of just under 4.8 billion DKK.

Application deadline: October 18, 2026

Department: Islands Brygge 37 2300 Copenhagen S

Location: Climate, Environment and Technical Administration