Traffic Engineer

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

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About The Position

The Traffic Engineer designs, analyzes, and manages traffic operations and transportation systems within the city to support safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. The position evaluates traffic patterns, investigates safety concerns, and develops engineering solutions to improve roadway performance, reduce congestion, and enhance public safety. The Traffic Engineer works with city departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to implement traffic control measures and transportation planning initiatives that support community growth and mobility. The role involves designing and reviewing engineering plans for public infrastructure, participating in surveys and field observations, and collecting data at construction sites. The Traffic Engineer collaborates with division members on project surveying, design, planning, and specification preparation; supervises contractors; prepares payments; and conducts final project inspections. The position also prepares technical reports, documents policies and procedures, and conducts research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of traffic/civil engineering experience, some of which is with a municipality, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Possess a valid Class C Texas driver's license or higher.
Ability to perform design calculations and use computer programs, specifications, and standards.
Ability to sit for long periods while preparing plans and reviewing engineering plans.
Ability to visit job sites, participate in surveys and field observations, and walk construction sites to observe and collect data.
Ability to collaborate with subordinates and division members to accomplish project management goals.
Ability to foster teamwork among division members.
Ability to supervise contractors, prepare payments, and perform final project inspections.
Ability to prepare complex technical reports, document policies and procedures, and conduct research.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various types of engineering software.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and manage traffic operations and transportation systems within the city.
Evaluate traffic patterns and investigate safety concerns.
Develop engineering solutions to improve roadway performance, reduce congestion, and enhance public safety.
Implement traffic control measures and transportation planning initiatives in coordination with city departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Perform calculations for design, use computer programs and specifications, and set standards.
Prepare plans and review engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements.
Participate in surveys and field observations and visit construction sites to observe work and collect data.
Work with division members on project surveying, designing, planning, and specification preparation.
Supervise contractors, prepare payments, and perform final inspections to finalize projects.
Prepare technical reports, document policies and procedures, and perform research.