Traffic Engineer

City of Abilene (TX)•Abilene, TX

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About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the general direction of the City Engineer and/or the Division Manager - Engineering, to provide complex and professional engineering duties in the management, planning, programming, design, coordination, and direction of Traffic/Transportation projects; develops City-wide strategies and programs for traffic infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including pavement markings, signage, street lighting, traffic signals, and ITS. Requires contact with governmental officials, private entities, and the public. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position may exercise technical and functional supervision over engineering staff. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Serves as a liaison between the City and agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and other City divisions regarding traffic operations, construction, and safety initiatives. Prepares plans and specifications for new or modified traffic signals, channelization, street lighting, and other traffic system projects. Reviews, signs, and seals City plans and revisions. Oversees and participates in the inspection of traffic system improvements. Coordinates Traffic Services projects with external agencies such as TxDOT and County Commissioners. Manages traffic-related contracts, construction schedules, and project progress, including the installation, removal, replacement, or modification of traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, protective structures, streetlights, and related transportation facilities. Oversees and prepares traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals and speed zones, including preparing reports and recommendations. Works with and advises developers on traffic impacts, reviewing subdivision plats, site plans, and zoning requests for traffic considerations. Provides professional traffic engineering expertise and technical support to other City divisions and government agencies. Represents the division before City Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), City Management, the public, and other governmental officials. Serves as a City representative on boards and committees, including (but not limited to) the Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee and the Development Review Committee. Analyzes traffic accident reports and makes recommendations for improvements, using data and evidence regarding traffic accidents on City streets. Operates a motor vehicle safely to conduct field inspections, site observations, and data collection activities. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional or technical engineering experience, sufficient to qualify for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, including experience in traffic design or a closely related field, is required.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field from a college or university accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET), with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field, is required.
Work Zone Traffic Control/Qualified Flagger, and Synchro traffic simulation, or equivalent training to be obtained within six (6) months of employment, is required.
A valid Texas Driver's License; the ability to acquire a Texas Driver's License within ninety (90) days of employment, or an appropriate military waiver is required.
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, or possession of an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate with the ability to obtain P.E. registration within six (6) months of employment, is required.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience is highly preferred.
Experience as a project leader or lead worker may substitute for direct supervisory or managerial experience.
The following Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) or equivalent training is preferred: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate Package Intro to Roadway Design Intro to Construction Contract Management Design Concepts from AASHTO Roadside Safety and Design Concepts Highway Capacity Analysis
The following certifications are preferred: IMSA Level I Signs and Pavement Markings Certification IMSA Level II Signs and Pavement Markings Certification IMSA Level I Signal Certification IMSA Level II Signal Certification IMSA Level I Signal Inspection Certification

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between the City and agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and other City divisions regarding traffic operations, construction, and safety initiatives.
Prepares plans and specifications for new or modified traffic signals, channelization, street lighting, and other traffic system projects.
Reviews, signs, and seals City plans and revisions.
Oversees and participates in the inspection of traffic system improvements.
Coordinates Traffic Services projects with external agencies such as TxDOT and County Commissioners.
Manages traffic-related contracts, construction schedules, and project progress, including the installation, removal, replacement, or modification of traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, protective structures, streetlights, and related transportation facilities.
Oversees and prepares traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals and speed zones, including preparing reports and recommendations.
Works with and advises developers on traffic impacts, reviewing subdivision plats, site plans, and zoning requests for traffic considerations.
Provides professional traffic engineering expertise and technical support to other City divisions and government agencies.
Represents the division before City Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), City Management, the public, and other governmental officials.
Serves as a City representative on boards and committees, including (but not limited to) the Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee and the Development Review Committee.
Analyzes traffic accident reports and makes recommendations for improvements, using data and evidence regarding traffic accidents on City streets.
Operates a motor vehicle safely to conduct field inspections, site observations, and data collection activities.