Traffic Engineer

About the position

As a Traffic Engineer, you will manage and perform traffic and transportation engineering functions for Carroll County. We are looking for a Civil Engineer to enhance the safe and efficient flow of vehicles through our roadways. You will develop new programs and initiatives to maintain our transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, coordinate, review, and perform detailed and complex traffic and transportation engineering studies.
• Review traffic impact studies.
• Prepare and review roadway changes to improve flow and safety.
• Manage the County traffic calming program, traffic signal design, construction, and maintenance.
• Provide direction to employees relating to traffic control devices.
• Review capital improvement plans for adequate traffic control devices.
• Prepare budget and supply requests.
• Represent County at public hearings, meetings, court proceedings involving traffic and transportation issues.
• Investigate complaints and requests of traffic control issues and communicate resolutions.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals.
• Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities.
• Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Maryland).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable.
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage.
• Low-cost dental plan.
• County paid basic life insurance.
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts.
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year.