Civil Engineer 1 - Traffic Division

City of Hickory•Hickory, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional engineering services for the Public Services Traffic Division and assists with citizen concerns. It reports directly to the Traffic Division Manager. An incumbent may be designated Civil Engineer II. Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record. The position is safety sensitive and participates in a random drug testing pool. Work includes traffic engineering duties supporting the City, such as designing streets and signal plans, conducting traffic studies, and supporting the evaluation and maintenance of traffic signals and other traffic-related projects. The employee may manage projects or serve as a team member, coordinate with government agencies and private contractors, and supervise assigned technical personnel. Work is performed in an office and outdoors, sometimes in hot, cold, or inclement weather, and may involve noise and machinery with moving parts.

Requirements

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures, civil engineering principles and practices, local codes and ordinances, and engineering and surveying practices.
Skills in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work; performing mathematical computations; using a computer; supervising personnel; and oral and written communication.
A baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or the commonly associated level of competency from completion of such a degree.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties, usually gained through an apprenticeship or internship or one to two years in a similar position.
Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid North Carolina driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Licensed as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer for designation as Civil Engineer II.

Responsibilities

Design engineering projects requiring professional licensure, including street and signal plans and traffic studies.
Act as project manager or team member on maintenance, design, and construction projects.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Provide engineering designs and cost estimates for other departments.
Coordinate activities among city, state, and federal agencies, private contractors, and others involved with city projects.
Conduct traffic studies for traffic calming, signal timing, and other engineering projects.
Review plans for compliance with city and department ordinances and policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervise assigned technical personnel working on traffic engineering projects.
Assist with citizen concerns.