Civil Engineer 1 - Traffic Division

City-of-Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hickory is seeking a Civil Engineer II to provide professional engineering services for Public Services Traffic Division and assist with citizen concerns. This role reports to the Traffic Division Manager and may be designated as Civil Engineer II.

Applicants must meet driving record criteria and salary depends on qualifications. The position involves designing traffic and street projects, managing teams on various projects, and coordinating with agencies and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Sufficient experience or apprenticeship related to the major duties; licensure as EI or PE preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required for the type of vehicle operated.

Responsibilities

• Provides designs on projects requiring licensure, such as streets, signals, and traffic studies.
• Acts as project manager or team member on maintenance, design, and construction projects.
• Serves on city committees as assigned.
• Provides engineering designs and cost estimates for other departments.
• Coordinates activities with city/state/federal agencies and private contractors.
• Performs traffic studies for traffic calming, signal timing, and related projects.
• Reviews plans for compliance with city ordinances and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Local codes & ordinances

Engineering surveying practices

Project planning

Mathematical computations

Computer usage

Supervision of personnel

Oral & written communication

Policy familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/PE license (or eligible)

Job description

This position is responsible for providing professional engineering services for Public Services Traffic Division, and for assisting with citizen concerns. This position reports directly to the Traffic Division Manager. An incumbent in this position may be designated Civil Engineer II.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provides designs on various engineering projects requiring professional licensure, such as street, signal plans, and traffic studies.
• Acts as project manager or team member on various maintenance, design, and construction projects.
• Serves as a member of various committees as assigned.
• Provides engineering designs and cost estimates for other departments.
• Assists in coordinating the activities of city, state, and federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved with city projects.
• Performs traffic studies for traffic calming, signal timing, and other engineering projects.
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance with city and department ordinances and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of engineering and surveying practices.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in supervision of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Licensed as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer (for Civil Engineer II).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather. The work exposes the employee to noise and machinery with moving parts.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Traffic Division Manager, City Engineer, and/or Public Works Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor thoroughly checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include relevant state and federal laws, city codes and ordinances, city and department policies and procedures, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Highway Capacity Manual, AASHTO “Green Book,” and the state Department of Transportation standard specifications for roadway design. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied traffic engineering duties. The number of projects pending at one time contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide professional engineering duties in support of the city. Successful performance helps ensure the proper evaluation and maintenance of traffic signals and other traffic related projects.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, other local government officials, outside engineers, surveyors, architects, contractors, state and federal agency personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position supervises assigned technical personnel in the performance of traffic engineering projects.