Transit Engineer: Shape Citywide Transitways & Signals

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A regional government agency is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and implement transit infrastructure projects, enhancing rider experiences and transit reliability. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, with relevant experience and skills in project coordination and analysis. This full-time position is based in Minneapolis, providing a diverse benefits package, including medical and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the related area of discipline.
• Successful completion of the FE exam within six months of hire.
• 2 years of related experience as an Engineer for the Traffic Engineer role.
• 4 years of related experience as an Engineer for the Senior Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, and implementation of transit infrastructure projects.
• Review engineering designs for consistency with Metro Transit’s goals.
• Support analysis of transit delays and develop engineering-based solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for project delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules, identifying potential issues.
• Conduct field evaluations and inspections for compliance with design specifications.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to assist management.
• Support RFP development and consultant oversight.

Skills

Transit infrastructure planning

Engineering design review

Project coordination

Technical report preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

A regional government agency is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and implement transit infrastructure projects, enhancing rider experiences and transit reliability. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, with relevant experience and skills in project coordination and analysis. This full-time position is based in Minneapolis, providing a diverse benefits package, including medical and tuition assistance.