Traffic Engineer

City of Conroe•Conroe, TX

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 role 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 position performs engineering calculations and uses computer programs, specifications, and standards. It involves preparing plans, reviewing engineering plans submitted by others for public infrastructure improvements, conducting surveys and field observations, and visiting construction sites to observe work and collect data. The role also supports project surveying, design, planning, and specification preparation; supervises contractors; prepares payments; conducts final inspections; and prepares complex technical reports, documents policies and procedures, and performs research. Starting salary is $105,007 annually. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening. A motor vehicle record check and job-related physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of traffic or civil engineering experience, including some municipal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license or higher.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and use computer programs, specifications, and standards.
Ability to sit for long periods while preparing plans and reviewing engineering plans.
Ability to participate in surveys and field observations and walk construction sites to observe work and collect data.
Ability to work with others on project surveying, design, planning, and specification preparation.
Ability to supervise contractors, prepare payments, and perform final inspections.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various types of engineering software.
A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and manage city traffic operations and transportation systems.
Evaluate traffic patterns and investigate safety concerns.
Develop engineering solutions to improve roadway performance, reduce congestion, and enhance public safety.
Coordinate with city departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to implement traffic control measures and transportation planning initiatives.
Perform engineering calculations and use computer programs, specifications, and 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 staff on project surveying, design, planning, and specification preparation.
Foster teamwork among division members.
Supervise contractors, prepare payments, and conduct final inspections for project finalization.
Prepare complex technical reports, document policies and procedures, and conduct research.