Engineer I/Engineer II-Traffic

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Station is seeking an Engineer I/II under the City Engineer to provide professional engineering services for traffic operations, safety and mobility.

Responsibilities include plans design, traffic data collection, reviews of traffic control plans, and coordination with multiple departments to improve transportation systems. Strong communication skills and after-hours availability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or closely related field and 4–6 years of civil engineering experience.
• PE license or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and knowledge of MUTCD/AASHTO/HCM references.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Availability for after-hours emergency response or city events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, evaluate, and design traffic engineering studies and plans.
• Evaluate transportation and safety concerns and data, and communicate with citizens.
• Review traffic control plans for City or development projects.
• Coordinate traffic impact analyses with Planning, Capital Projects, and other departments.
• Develop traffic control plans for street maintenance and other activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor in civil engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

TMUTCD

AASHTO Guidelines

HCM

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.

• 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

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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