Engineer I/Engineer II-Traffic

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. supports the City of College Station by providing professional traffic engineering services focused on operations, safety, and mobility.

The Engineer I/II assists in planning, evaluating, and designing traffic studies and plans for city streets and intersections. Responsibilities include data collection, reviewing traffic control plans, coordinating with Planning and Capital Projects, and handling after-hours duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; 4–6 years' civil engineering experience (Engineer I).
• Six to eight years' civil engineering experience (Engineer II) with PE eligibility.
• Texas PE license or reciprocity within six months of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of MUTCD, AASHTO design policies, and HCM.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Availability for after-hour emergencies and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, evaluating, and designing traffic engineering studies and plans.
• Evaluate transportation and safety concerns; collect data and respond to inquiries.
• Review and approve traffic control plans for city and development projects.
• Coordinate with Planning, Capital Projects, and other departments on comments.
• Monitor traffic and collect data during events and incidents.
• Develop traffic control plans for street maintenance or other activities.
• Evaluate sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies and manage consultants and projects.
• Plan and evaluate the City’s transportation system and congestion solutions.
• Attend professional meetings and stay current with transportation trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Availability for after-hours

Project coordination

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering (preferred)

Job description

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.

Principal Duties

• 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. Correspond with citizens about concerns and/or complaints.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Engineer I
• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or 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 or closely 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.

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