Engineer- Engineering (Traffic & Mobility)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Civil/Traffic Engineer in Houston to support the Office of The City Engineer in enforcing the Infrastructure Design Manual for improvements in the City Right of Way.

The role involves reviewing traffic plans, CIP projects, and encroachments, while guiding consultants and staff, and engaging with the public. Requires PE licensure in Texas and 4 years of post-degree practice; out-of-state hires must obtain TX license within six months.

Qualifications

• The candidate has four (4) years of active practice in engineering after graduation.
• Graduation from an engineering curriculum or related science; passing the FE exam is acceptable.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required.
• Out-of-state engineers must be supervised and obtain Texas PE licensure within six months.
• A valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• Preference given to applicants proficient with Rules & Regulations, Technical Standards, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate traffic engineering review activities and traffic group personnel.
• Review Access Management submittals, Traffic Impact Studies, CIP plans, and Right of Way encroachments.
• Ensure designs comply with state/federal regulations and City Infrastructure Design Manual.
• Provide guidance to consultants, developers, contractors, and the public on engineering requirements.
• Participate in public meetings and respond to public queries.
• Supervise graduate engineers and guide their tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Public meetings

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service line/Section

Engineering & Construction/Traffic & Mobility

Reporting Location

1002 Washington Ave*

Workdays & Hours

M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

The Engineer provides a support role within the Office of The City Engineer (OCE). OCE is dedicated to enforcing the City of Houston's (City) Infrastructure Design Manual for both public and private capital improvement within the City's right-of-way.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates traffic engineering review activities and traffic group personnel. Reviews the Access Management submittals and Traffic Impact Studies. Reviews private development plans, public plans for any improvements in the City Right of way, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), Traffic Control Plans, and Right of Way Encroachments for compliance with State and Federal Regulations, the City's Code of Ordinance, and the City's Infrastructure Design Manual to ensure the safe design and construction. Assist the Supervising and Managing Engineers to complete tasks and special projects as required. Provides guidance to consultants, developers, contractors, and the public with regards to engineering design requirements. Involvement in public meetings and answering public queries. Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer relations. Managing various tasks of the traffic group. Supervise graduate engineers, including providing guidance to perform their assigned tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting etc.

This is a Houston Public Works Department position at the Tier III Level

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.

OR

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

Experience Requirements

Requires four (4) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering.

Substitution

A Master's degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

License Requirements

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.

Engineers from out-of-state must

be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas; AND obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

Driver's License

A valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate proficiency using Rules & Regulations, Technical Standards, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6

General Information

Selection / Skills Tests Required

None. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

Safety Impact Position

Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 26

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.