Traffic Engineer

Austin Community College; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in San Antonio is seeking a Traffic Engineering Coordinator to oversee various traffic engineering projects under general supervision. The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise in traffic and transportation service development, coordinate with city departments, and support budget preparation. Responsibilities include developing pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and responding to City Council inquiries. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic and transportation engineering is essential.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee multiple projects.
• Strong proficiency in reviewing engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design traffic engineering projects.
• Coordinate with city departments on engineering plans.
• Prepare responses to inquiries related to traffic operations.

Skills

Traffic engineering expertise

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing advanced professional work coordinating or overseeing the planning and design of various traffic engineering projects. Provides traffic and transportation engineering services to develop the City's overall traffic and transportation plan. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Northwest Service Center - 6939 W Loop 1604 N, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78254

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Applies technical expertise to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of projects relating to traffic and transportation engineering services.
• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates in relations to traffic control; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves traffic and transportation design problems.
• Coordinates with other city departments in reviewing the transportation related elements of engineering plans for correctness and compliance to policies, ordinances and procedures of the city, state, and federal government.
• Develop and implement programs to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and transit safety and mobility.
• Prepares information and responses to City Council or general public questions and/or concerns relating to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety.
• Requests and evaluates proposals from consultants, monitors and approves compensation for professional traffic and transportation engineering services, and ensures compliance with project contracted services.
• Develop, modify, and implement signal timing plans and traffic signal controller parameters.
• Leads the installation of upgrades to traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting.
• Attends pre-bid conferences; analyzes bid results; and makes recommendations on accepting/rejecting bids.
• Assists with budget preparation for responsible division.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.