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.