Transportation Engineer

JOB TITLE:  Transportation Engineer

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Engineering

REPORTS TO:  Varies

SUMMARY:  Responsible for performing professional engineering activities according to Transportation Engineering best practices.  Duties include project management; planning and implementing traffic control and signal timing plans; signal design, and reviewing development plans according to City standards and established Traffic Engineering Guidelines.  Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to citizen, employee, and/or departmental requests, questions and complaints (e.g., requests for multiway stop signs, speeding complaints, and requests for new signals.)
• Gathers and analyzes data in order to respond to requests, questions, and complaints
• Assists in conducting traffic studies (e.g., visibility and parking studies) and analyzes study data in order to troubleshoot and/or prevent traffic problems.
• Analyzes and reports information to the Traffic Advisory Committee regarding traffic problems and prioritization lists for the installation of street lights and signals and provides recommendations.
• Designs and prepares signal plans for new signals citywide.
• Develops, implements and manages citywide traffic signal timing and re-timing plans.
• Develops and implements engineering plans in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs in-house design, detail, and drafting of capital improvement projects.
• Analyzes, reviews and critiques private development plans to ensure they are in accordance with City ordinances and established Transportation Engineering Guidelines.
• Manages other assigned projects, which includes: project design and implementation; identifying and procuring appropriate resources participating in the selection of design consultants; reviewing plans; coordinating and administering construction bidding processes; administering construction contracts; responding to technical project inquiries; approving payments within established guidelines; monitoring project budgets; ensuring conformance with project timelines and fiscal constraints; authorizing payments to contractors; administering construction contracts; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices and standard materials and equipment used in traffic engineering;
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards;
• Skilled with computer traffic model systems (e.g., Syncro, AutoCad, ArcGIS)
• Skilled in designing and constructing engineering documents;
• Skilled in reading and interpreting a variety of engineering documents, including blueprints and schematics;
• Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials;
• Skilled in analyzing and evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles;
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness to interpret and apply guidelines;
• Skilled in managing projects;
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Five years of Engineering Experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain PE License within nine months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

PREFERENCES:

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.