Engineer Designer Aa

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

2d • $60,030 - $92,456 • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of a traffic engineer or lead engineer in the Traffic Engineering Department. Performs general traffic investigations and general analysis of pertinent data such as surveys, traffic flow, signal timing, land use, construction phasing, parking occupancy, accident history, and pedestrian routes. Manages the City’s traffic calming program by ensuring all requests are maintained properly. Performs general design responsibilities in the development of plans for traffic signals, striping, traffic control, plats, specifications, contract documents and cost estimates for the construction, maintenance and alteration of city facilities. Works with the technical staff in the completion of plans and specifications, collection of field data, and field inspections. Researches new developments in engineering techniques and makes recommendations accordingly. Communicates with professional and non-professional individuals regarding traffic operations projects, city policies and regulations, etc. Conducts site visits to ensure engineering projects meet federal, state, and local requirements. Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software, GIS, Hydraulic Modeling Software, and equipment to perform calculations and to prepare maps and other documents.

Requirements

• General traffic investigations
• General analysis of pertinent data (surveys, traffic flow, signal timing, land use, construction phasing, parking occupancy, accident history, pedestrian routes)
• Management of traffic calming program
• General design responsibilities (traffic signals, striping, traffic control, plats, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates)
• Collaboration with technical staff
• Collection of field data
• Field inspections
• Research of new engineering techniques
• Communication with professional and non-professional individuals
• Site visits for compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Use of GIS
• Use of Hydraulic Modeling Software
• Use of equipment for calculations, maps, and documents

Responsibilities

• Performs general traffic investigations and general analysis of pertinent data such as surveys, traffic flow, signal timing, land use, construction phasing, parking occupancy, accident history, and pedestrian routes.
• Manages the City’s traffic calming program by ensuring all requests are maintained properly.
• Performs general design responsibilities in the development of plans for traffic signals, striping, traffic control, plats, specifications, contract documents and cost estimates for the construction, maintenance and alteration of city facilities.
• Works with the technical staff in the completion of plans and specifications, collection of field data, and field inspections.
• Researches new developments in engineering techniques and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Communicates with professional and non-professional individuals regarding traffic operations projects, city policies and regulations, etc.
• Conducts site visits to ensure engineering projects meet federal, state, and local requirements.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software, GIS, Hydraulic Modeling Software, and equipment to perform calculations and to prepare maps and other documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed