Transportation Engineer

City of Carrollton; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Carrollton is seeking a Transportation Engineer to perform professional engineering activities, including project management, traffic signal timing plans, design, and reviewing development plans in line with City standards. The position requires a PE license (or ability to obtain within nine months), five years of engineering experience, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities include data analysis, traffic studies, report preparation, and coordination with the Traffic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Five years of engineering experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizen, employee, and departmental requests and questions.
• Gathers and analyzes data to respond to requests and complaints.
• Assists in conducting traffic studies and analyzes data to troubleshoot traffic problems.
• Designs and prepares signal plans for new signals citywide and develops timing plans.
• Manages capital improvement projects including design, bidding, and construction administration.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Traffic signal timing

Project management

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Data analysis

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Customer service

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Syncro

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

JOB TITLE: Transportation Engineer

REPORTS TO: Varies

SUMMARY

Responsible for performing professional engineering activities according to Transportation Engineering best practices. Duties include project management; planning and implementing traffic control and signal timing plans; signal design, and reviewing development plans according to City standards and established Traffic Engineering Guidelines. Work requires limited supervision and the use of independent judgment and discretion.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to citizen, employee, and/or departmental requests, questions and complaints (e.g., requests for multiway stop signs, speeding complaints, and requests for new signals.)
• Gathers and analyzes data in order to respond to requests, questions, and complaints
• Assists in conducting traffic studies (e.g., visibility and parking studies) and analyzes study data in order to troubleshoot and/or prevent traffic problems.
• Analyzes and reports information to the Traffic Advisory Committee regarding traffic problems and prioritization lists for the installation of street lights and signals and provides recommendations.
• Designs and prepares signal plans for new signals citywide.
• Develops, implements and manages citywide traffic signal timing and re-timing plans.
• Develops and implements engineering plans in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs in-house design, detail, and drafting of capital improvement projects.
• Analyzes, reviews and critiques private development plans to ensure they are in accordance with City ordinances and established Transportation Engineering Guidelines.
• Manages other assigned projects, which includes: project design and implementation; identifying and procuring appropriate resources participating in the selection of design consultants; reviewing plans; coordinating and administering construction bidding processes; administering construction contracts; responding to technical project inquiries; approving payments within established guidelines; monitoring project budgets; ensuring conformance with project timelines and fiscal constraints; authorizing payments to contractors; administering construction contracts; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices and standard materials and equipment used in traffic engineering;
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards;
• Skilled with computer traffic model systems (e.g., Syncro, AutoCad, ArcGIS)
• Skilled in designing and constructing engineering documents;
• Skilled in reading and interpreting a variety of engineering documents, including blueprints and schematics;
• Skilled in reading and comprehending highly technical or specialized materials;
• Skilled in analyzing and evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles;
• Skilled in applying independent judgment, personal discretion, and resourcefulness to interpret and apply guidelines;
• Skilled in managing projects;
• Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple projects;
• Skilled in providing customer service;
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals;
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Five years of Engineering Experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or ability to obtain PE License within nine months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

PREFERENCES

• None.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in a standard office environment.