Sr. Transportation Engineer

City of Garland; Garland, Town of Texas, Sanford (TX, WI, NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Stadtverwaltung sucht einen engagierten Verkehrsingenieur, der die Verkehrssicherheit und Effizienz in der Stadt Garland verbessert. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Analyse und Implementierung von Verbesserungen im Verkehrsfluss, die Optimierung von Verkehrslichtsteuerungen und die Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Abteilungen. Sie werden auch Projekte leiten und mit externen Ingenieuren zusammenarbeiten, um die Verkehrsinfrastruktur zu optimieren. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Ingenieurwesen und die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität in der Gemeinschaft haben, ist dies die ideale Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• 4 Jahre Erfahrung in der Verkehrsingenieurwesen.
• Lizenzierter PE in Texas oder in der Lage, innerhalb von 6 Monaten zu erhalten.
• Enthusiastischer Lerner mit Leidenschaft für Verkehrsfluss.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung und Bewertung der Verkehrsflussverbesserungen.
• Optimierung der Verkehrslichtsteuerung für den täglichen Verkehr.
• Zusammenarbeit mit verschiedenen Stadtabteilungen zur Lösung von Verkehrsproblemen.

Skills

Verkehrsflussanalyse

Verkehrssignalprogrammierung

Technisches Ingenieurwissen

Managementfähigkeiten

Kenntnisse in Ethernet-Netzwerken

Microsoft Office

Verkehrssteuerung

Verkehrsanalyse

WAZE-Daten

Education

Bachelor in Verkehrsingenieurwesen

Master in Bauingenieurwesen

Tools

Synchro

VISSIM

CORSIM

SIMTRAFFIC

Cartegraph

TraxPRO

PetraPRO

I-Leads

Adobe Professional

Job description

Summary

This individual will work independently to make improvements to the traffic flow in the city and be charged with making Garland safer for all travelers. Will utilize engineering expertise to evaluate traffic efficiency and safety problems and be empowered to make both immediate and long-term improvements through the supervision of the implementation. Will be involved with traffic signal timing, design, and evaluation, traffic calming of residential streets, plan review, and coordination with various agencies. Expected to manage projects both internally and with outside engineering consultants. Also responsible for traffic operations, responding to citizen requests related to operational and safety concerns and traffic signal timing.

Pay Range: $92,690 - $125,157 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and review the work of engineers in training.

• Analyze and implement minor physical improvements to improve traffic flow throughout the City.

• Identify and recommend future needs for the City of Garland

• Optimize traffic signal timing for everyday travel and for special projects.

• Represent the City of Garland Transportation interests at regional collaborative meetings.

• Respond on behalf of the Transportation Department through the online Citizen Request Center.

• Respond to citizen calls regarding operational issues and use engineering expertise and analysis to resolve all issues proactively.

• Collaborate with various City of Garland departments to develop solutions to wide ranging issues.

• Work with Bike/Ped Committee, DART, and other departments to improve all modes of travel within Garland.

• Work with the management of the IH 635 East project to best utilize the available transportation resources

• Assist in the development review process to protect the City's interests in new development and redevelopment.

Minimum Requirements

• 4 years of transportation operations engineering experience

• Four-year college degree

• Licensed PE in Texas or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

• Enthusiastic learner, strong passion for improving traffic flow and safety.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of study

• 5-10 years of experience in a transportation-related field
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough technical engineering knowledge

• Excellent management skills

• Eager to try new strategies and introduce new concepts

• Thorough understanding of Ethernet networks

• Proficiency in traffic control, traffic analysis and Synchro

• Proficiency in traffic signal controller programming, especially NextPhase and Intelight

• Excellent Technical and Computer knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of computer networking and fiber optic systems

• Knowledge of Transit priority systems

• Knowledge of VISSIM, CORSIM, and SIMTRAFFIC

• Knowledge of crash diagramming/analysis and signal and all-way stop warrant analysis

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies and procedures

• Excellent written and oral communication, including handling requests and complaints from citizens

• Skill in Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word

• Skill in Cartegraph, TraxPRO, PetraPRO, I-Leads, and Adobe Professional

• Skill in using and contributing WAZE data

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

• Texas Professional Engineer's License

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment. Also requires occasional outside work with the possibility of exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.