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. Other details * Job Family Engineer, Transportation * Job Function Construction/Maintenance * Pay Type Salary * Hiring Rate $86,929.48 Apply Now * 1945 E Jackson Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA

Created: 2025-01-11