Engineer I/Engineer II-Traffic

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station seeks an Engineer I/II to provide professional engineering services focused on traffic operations, safety, and mobility for the City. You will assist in planning, evaluating, and designing traffic studies and plans, coordinate with departments, and communicate with residents.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, PE or eligibility, and strong communication skills. Expected after-hours availability for emergencies, game days, and meetings may apply, supporting a

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field and 4–6 years of civil engineering experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 6 months.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO design guidelines, and HCM.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Availability for after-hours emergency response and occasional events.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering work in administering, planning, evaluating, and designing traffic engineering studies and plans.
• Conduct evaluations of transportation and safety concerns, including intersection sight triangles, speed studies, and traffic data collection.
• Review and approve traffic control plans associated with City or development construction projects.
• Evaluate and review traffic impact analyses and coordinate with Planning and Development Services & the Capital Projects Departments regarding comments and recommendations.
• Monitor traffic and collect data during special events or as deemed necessary.
• Develop traffic control plans when needed for street maintenance or other activities.
• Evaluate sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance activities.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies, corresponding with citizens about concerns and/or complaints, managing consultants and capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate and plan the City’s transportation system. Evaluate and determine causes of and recommend solutions for traffic congestion.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transportation engineering.
• Document work performed in an asset management system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PE License

Texas Driver's License

Communication skills

Emergency availability

MUTCD knowledge

HCM knowledge

AASHTO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil Engineering

Job description

Under general supervision of the City Engineer, the Engineer I / II is responsible for assisting in providing professional engineering services in connection with traffic operations, safety and mobility for the City of College Station.

1. Perform professional engineering work in administering, planning, evaluating, and designing traffic engineering studies and plans.
2. Conduct evaluations of transportation and safety concerns, including intersection sight triangles, speed studies, and traffic data collection. Correspond with citizens about concerns and/or complaints.
3. Review and approve traffic control plans associated with City or development construction projects.
4. Evaluate and review traffic impact analyses and coordinate with Planning and Development Services & the Capital Projects Departments regarding comments and recommendations.
5. Monitor traffic and collect data during special events or as deemed necessary.
6. Develop traffic control plans when needed for street maintenance or other activities.
7. Evaluate sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance activities.
8. Conduct traffic engineering studies, corresponding with citizens about concerns and/or complaints, managing consultants and capital improvement projects.
9. Evaluate and plan the City’s transportation system. Evaluate and determine causes of and recommend solutions for traffic congestion.
10. Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transportation engineering.
11. Document work performed in an asset management system.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

Engineer I

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineeringor closely related field and four (4) to six (6) years of civil engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO’s) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events.

Engineer II

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering orclosely related field and six (6) to eight (8) years of civil engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO’s) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events.

Preferred:

Master's degree in civil engineering or closely related field
Experience in municipal government.
Demonstrated knowledge of traffic management technology and transportation systems
Demonstrated public speaking abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.