Traffic Engineer

City of Topeka • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

The City of Topeka’s Public Works department is seeking a licensed professional engineer to serve as its Traffic Engineer. The position manages safe and efficient traffic flow within the City and supports the department’s commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life through effective management of public infrastructure and services.

The Traffic Engineer coordinates with contractors, developers, City staff, and outside agencies regarding traffic disruptions, studies, and management; reviews and approves traffic control, detour, and pavement marking plans; and manages traffic projects through planning, budgeting, and inspection. The role also responds to inquiries from citizens.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can analyze complex problems and make sound decisions; an excellent communicator and confident presenter; highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines; and knowledgeable about traffic engineering principles, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Kansas. Applicants licensed in another state must obtain a Kansas license within six months.
• Five years of engineering experience after obtaining a PE license, including at least two years as a project manager and supervisor.
• Three to five years of engineering experience in traffic operations, including planning, design, construction, and operations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors, developers, City staff, and outside agencies regarding traffic disruptions, traffic studies, and traffic management.
• Review and approve traffic control, detour, and pavement marking plans.
• Manage traffic projects through the full project lifecycle, including plan preparation, budgeting, and inspection.
• Respond to inquiries from citizens.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• KPERS 401(a) retirement plan.
• 457 deferred compensation savings plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Free onsite health and wellness clinic and full-service fitness facility.
• Free parking.
• Employee assistance program.
• Choose Topeka Incentive Program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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