Engineer I/ II - Traffic

City of Encinitas • Encinitas, CA

2d

About The Position

The Engineer I/II assigned to Traffic is responsible for performing professional and technical traffic engineering work and provide staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff.

Requirements

• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction management.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of civil engineering and surveying principles.
• Knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts.
• Skills in prioritizing work.
• Skills in using computers and related software applications.
• Skills in providing customer service.
• Skills in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Skills in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skills in preparing and/or reviewing a variety of technical reports, documents, and other related correspondence.
• Skills in preparing and interpreting maps, drawings, legal descriptions, and plats.
• Skills in reading and reviewing engineering drawings and technical reports.
• Skills in applying Federal, Regional, State, and Local regulations.
• Skills in issuing professional opinions.
• Skills in developing Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Skills in performing engineering calculations.
• Skills in reading and writing legal descriptions.
• Skills in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Engineer in Training Certification, plus two years of post-graduate engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Engineer-In-Training Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer's License (for Level II positions).

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans, construction plans, specifications, contracts, documents, and technical and engineering reports; reviews changes to construction to determine feasibility of proposed alternative design; recommends approval or denial of plans/revisions and/or recommends alternations prior to continuation of construction.
• Responds to requests for information and concerns from citizens, contractors, developers, engineers, permit companies, City departments, and/or other interested parties related to engineering, traffic, and/or City codes and standards at the service counter and/or over the phone; investigates complaints concerning construction projects, traffic, or other related engineering issues.
• Prepares and/or reviews a variety of engineering reports to verify design calculations and provide recommendations; prepares correspondence related to projects; reviews construction material submittals, and/or other related information to ensure conformance with applicable state and local specifications and codes.
• Prepares staff reports and resolutions for the Traffic and Safety Commission, City Council, and other City departments.
• Represents the Department, City, and/or District by attending meetings, public events, and speaking engagements; attends staff meetings, committee meetings, and/or other related meetings; serves as a liaison with external agencies.
• Performs field investigations in response to citizen complaints related to construction, drainage, traffic, and/or future developments; and analyzes development projects in relation to new and/or existing traffic engineering improvement and signals.
• Prepares engineering conditions of approval on proposed development projects.
• Reviews and recommends approval of construction changes and change orders.
• Prepares, reviews and participates in the selection process for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Prepares or directs technical traffic engineering reports.
• Performs various duties for capital improvement projects, including monitoring budgets, estimating material quantities and costs; conducting preliminary design studies; and checking plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspects construction projects and providing recommendations to resolve problems.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding.
• Encouragement for minorities, disabled persons and women to apply.
• Accommodation for qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process.
• Thorough background check including fingerprinting and reference checking.
• Contingent job offer pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening.
• Verification of the legal right to work in the United States.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level