Engineer I, II, III

Anne Arundel County•Traffic Enginnering Division, MD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Engineer position in the Traffic Engineering Division of the Bureau of Highways in the Department of Public Works at the Engineer I, II or III level depending on the credentials and level of experience of the successful candidate. This is a signal engineer position responsible for managing consultants and contractors compliance to quality, schedules, and budgets of assigned traffic operations projects and tasks. The Engineer I, II and III classes include the Entry (I), Intermediate (II), and full performance level (III) of professional engineering work. The Engineer I class is the entry level where employees receive close supervision in performing engineer tasks; at the Engineer II level there is more independence and less supervision; and at the Engineer III level the employee is expected to perform a variety of engineering tasks independently and with minimal supervision. The Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based upon experience and satisfactory work performance. Proficiency level advancements can be made when work assignments increase in variety and complexity; less supervision and review of the employee in completing work assignments; and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the higher-level class. Advancement to a higher-level class in the series is at the discretion of the appointing authority. All projects assigned to the Engineer in this position shall be primarily projects identified in the Traffic Operations group of the Traffic Engineering Division. These projects/tasks include but are not limited to neighborhood traffic control design, signal warrant analysis and traffic operation studies, management of traffic engineering assets and responding to public inquiry. Work involves responsibility for performing increasingly more difficult engineering duties associated with the planning, budgeting, location, design, construction, maintenance and operations of traffic engineering assets. Work involves the application of thorough engineering knowledge and management skills to ensure assigned projects are completed in compliance with applicable design standards, and federal, state and County codes and guidelines. Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules, standards, and budgets applicable to the assignment by a higher level engineer or management official. Work requires considerable interaction with supervision, community representatives, public officials, the general public, regulating agencies, consultants and contractors. The complexity of work requires ensuring projects meet time schedules; budgeted appropriations; quality standards and customer satisfaction; and code and permit requirements. Work requires extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and keeping informed of the latest technological and operational advancements in traffic engineering and project management as it pertains to traffic operations work. Work is performed with considerable independence and minimal guidance from a higher level supervisor in making technical decisions and is performed in accordance with departmental policies and objectives and professional standards. Work is primarily sedentary, but at times requires physical effort and exposure to the outside in visiting county wide locations. Work is evaluated for its timeliness, thoroughness, quality, and effectiveness in managing consultants and contractors within the established budget and schedule.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field
A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
Two (2) or more years of experience in professional engineering work (for Engineer II).
Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work (for Engineer III).
Applicants with a foreign degree must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service.
Thorough knowledge of principles, materials, methods, and practices of engineering emphasized by the assignment such as civil, structural, hydrology, hydraulics, traffic, transportation, environmental, etc. related to projects.
Knowledge of the application and use of the computer technology to related engineering analysis, scheduling, budgeting, record keeping, and communicating.
Knowledge of construction code requirements, regulatory permitting, and accepted practices.
Knowledge of current stormwater management practices, procedures, and policies.
Knowledge of and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local design standards and permitting.
Knowledge and application of construction methods and practices, and easement and right of way negotiations / acquisitions.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work and activities of the design and construction of projects involving capital project management related to capital traffic operations improvement projects.
Ability to maintain frequent contacts with engineering / architectural firms to ensure traffic operations capital projects meet current contract requirements on cost, structure, project design, engineering, schedule, and work.
Ability to provide oversight in the review of codes / specifications relating to traffic operations capital improvement projects.
Ability to supervise the work of consultants contracted to prepare signal improvement projects designs, engineering, and specifications for capital improvement projects to include changes, modifications, and additions.
Ability to oversee the work of consultants contracted for the inspection of all construction through each phase, provide guidance concerning construction materials, changes orders, requisitions, schedules, and any changes to be made by the engineering / architectural firms to upgrade efficiency and maintenance of materials or equipment.
Ability to work closely with internal staff and from other departments and outside agencies to ensure an effective working relationship in administering signal improvement projects.
Ability to provide technical engineering support to develop new policies and procedures for new products, methods, and specifications used in capital improvement projects.
Ability to make presentations to community leaders, elected officials, and management on signal improvement projects as they relate to the scope, cost, schedule, environmental and community impact, and citizen concerns.
Ability to maintain records for traffic operations capital improvement projects in the form of contract files on project budgets and financial activities, procurement services, invoices and payments, bonding, project schedules, technical documents, permit applications, contract specifications, and correspondence.
Ability to understand and interpret technical designs and specifications.
Ability to prepare, understand and interpret contract documents / agreements.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering and project management experience involving the design and construction of capital improvement projects with a focus on traffic operations type projects such as but not limited to: neighborhood traffic control, traffic operations and traffic safety analysis.

Responsibilities

Performs the management / oversight of the Design, Construction Management / Inspection (CM/I), and Construction firms for the assigned traffic operations projects, including budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and quality.
Prepares A/E and CM/I scopes of work and expedites the procurements for these services.
Participates in the reviews of the designs and ensures compliance with related agreements, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates the construction bid and award process with the County's Purchasing Office.
Oversees the construction phase ensuring the A/E, CM/I, and Contractor are complying with the terms of their respective agreements and the contract documents, especially related to quality, schedule, and budget.
Reviews and if acceptable approves A/E, CM/I, and Contractor invoices.
Drafts related correspondence and maintains project files in accordance with the Department's / Bureau's policies and procedures.
Maintains accurate and current information.
Conduct site visits as required during the budget development, design and construction phases of a project.
Clearly identifies and conveys verbally and in writing project related issues and solutions.
Prepares / revises budgets for assigned projects on an annual basis, providing justification for any changes in scope, schedule, and / or budget.
Serves on ad-hoc technical reviews committees and provides recommendations.
Manages signal capital improvement projects.
Performs project management in specific areas related to traffic operations improvement projects, including managing consultant performance, contract requirements, procurement, regulations, and cost estimating.
Conveys key aspects of technical project characteristics to supervision, regulating agencies, public officials, private section representatives, and citizens.
Recognizes and learns changes in engineering technical and regulatory requirements pertaining to the design and construction of capital improvement projects.
Manages multiple projects.
Uses a personal computer to prepare technical communications and manage technical and management databases.
Tactfully listens and deals with people effectively and equitably.
Works at a desk, chair / attends meetings, and visits existing and / or potential work sites throughout the County.
Establishes and maintains effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors and the public.