Note: Preference for this position will be given to candidates that have engineering experience with transportation projects. If you have any questions, please contact Sarvesh Dhakal at sdhakal@leandertx.gov
Note: The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be based off of their combination of education and experience.
Summary:
Performs senior-level engineering duties, including but not limited to, reviewing and approving engineering site and subdivisions plans, and plats for drainage, transportation, or water and wastewater infrastructure. Assists in managing the planning, design, and construction efforts for City infrastructure projects, and regularly interacts with a wide variety of individuals, companies, and organizations. Generally, this position uses complex engineering skills and works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's of Science Degree (B. S.) from an accredited college or university with an engineering degree or a related field of study.
- Minimum of six (6) years of civil engineering experience.
Required Certificates and Licenses
- Licensed in the State of Texas as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE), OR, if licensed in another state, the ability to obtain the State of Texas license within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid Driver’s License from any U.S. State. (Approximately 20% driving time in a City vehicle.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with City, State, County, or other government entities.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional traffic and transportation engineering experience.
- Experience with City of Austin Transportation Criteria Manuals and state and federal transportation design guidelines.
- Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Experience reviewing or developing Traffic Studies and Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA).
- Experience with traffic signal operations, intersection design and corridor analysis.
- Proficiency in Synchro or other traffic operation software.
- Experience in crash data analysis and roadway safety countermeasures.
- Experience in elements of urban roadway and highway design.
- Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards within the public right-of-way.
- Experience create and mark up Bluebeam documents
- Ability to navigate and use GIS interface and tools
- Knowledge of AutoCAD or other civil engineering numerical modelling software