Traffic Engineer II (ATLDOT)

City Of Atlanta Careers • Atlanta, GA

13d • $68,156 - $90,989

About The Position

Manages engineering projects, which includes providing professional/technical engineering, engineering design and review, writing standards, survey work, and inspections. Completes and oversees a variety of assignments in one or more specialized areas of transportation systems and programs involving research, planning, design, technology, materials, construction, traffic safety, traffic operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of drafting.
• Knowledge of public works design and construction.
• Ability to operate personal computers, plotters, and related GIS equipment and software.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft software package.
• Ability to instruct others in the operation and use of engineering software.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret and produce maps, engineering drawings and graphics from engineering software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering.
• Georgia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) plus years of experience in traffic and/or transportation engineering
• EIT certification

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve designs for Public Services/Engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles and City standards.
• Conduct construction inspections, review and approve contractor pay requests, review and process construction change orders.
• Manage the maintenance of traffic control devices through subordinates.
• Conduct traffic studies to determine the safety and appropriateness of traffic control devices on the roadway and at intersections.
• Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow and safety.
• Use technology to monitor traffic flow and conditions.
• Maintains high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Provides transparent visual reports of design and construction transportation projects within the City of Atlanta.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees