Traffic Operations Assistant Engineer

Augusta Richmond County•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Traffic Operations Assistant Engineer coordinates and conducts engineering and field operational studies, including collecting and analyzing vehicle and pedestrian volume, speed, and delay data and gathering other field engineering and observational data. Studies include warrant, speed hump, volume and speed, and Level of Service studies. The role monitors traffic accident data, prepares reports, and performs traffic operational and capacity studies using current transportation software. The position administers traffic accident data, engineering analysis records and filing systems, and the traffic count program. It extracts intersection and highway volume counts from mechanical counters; prepares engineering reports, collision diagrams, and accident summaries; and maintains mechanical traffic operations equipment and accident databases. The employee may perform other similar engineering operations duties. The role requires travel from the office to other locations, emergency staff call-up availability, and the ability to work in the physical and environmental conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma and a two-year vocational college degree or an associate’s degree in engineering or a related field.
One year of experience in an engineering-related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles, operations, and study methodologies.
Knowledge of basic mathematics, including formulas for calculating speed, distance, and time.
Knowledge of computer software for database maintenance, word processing, traffic studies, and capacity analyses.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Valid state operator/driver’s license and a good driving history.
Possess or be able to obtain International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Work Zone certification within twelve months.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects weighing 20–50 pounds.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals; some tasks require oral communication.
Ability to work in potentially adverse conditions, including exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and animal or human bites or attacks.

Nice To Haves

Engineering in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct engineering and operational field studies, and clarify engineering studies.
Collect and analyze vehicle and pedestrian volume, speed, and delay data, along with other field engineering and observational data.
Conduct traffic-related studies, including warrant, speed hump, volume and speed, and Level of Service studies.
Monitor traffic accident data and provide reports.
Perform traffic operational and capacity studies using current transportation software.
Administer the traffic accident data program, traffic engineering analysis record and filing system, and traffic count program.
Extract intersection and highway volume counts from mechanical counters.
Prepare engineering reports, traffic accident collision diagrams, and traffic accident summaries.
Maintain mechanical traffic operations equipment and accident databases.
Perform other engineering operations duties of a similar nature or level.
Travel from the office to other locations and be available for staff call-up in an emergency.