Transportation Engineer I

City Of Roswell • Roswell, GA

129d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform or assist project manager(s) in performing technical traffic and transportation tasks including: reviewing and analyzing capital design and construction plans; reviewing and analyzing development and redevelopment plans; design of transportation projects, analysis of improvements to traffic operations and safety for motorists and pedestrians; ensuring project compliance with requirements of the GDOT PDP process, assisting in right of way acquisition and utility coordination; coordination with other City departments, consultants, contractors, other governmental agencies, developers, and utility companies; and preparation of applications for grant funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• One (1) year experience in roadway design, transportation or traffic engineering.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GIS software preferred.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Valid GA driver’s license, with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Designs and/or reviews and prepares comments for capital design and construction projects; evaluates project proposals and develops priority criteria and ranking; conducts site visits to perform field investigation.
• Reviews and resolves project design issues, schedule and budget, tracks project status, attends various project related meetings.
• Coordinates right of way and utility needs on capital projects; coordinates or performs right-of-way investigations and tracking.
• Prepares concept, scope, schedule, and budget for task orders given to consultants.
• Reviews preliminary plans, right-of-way plans and final plans.
• Coordinates utility and City review comments on plans and submits for permits.
• Communicates with stakeholders for public involvement efforts.
• Submits invoices, work orders, Committee items, and plan reviews; tracks schedule, budget and project status; and communicates and coordinates project tasks.
• Reviews plans and gives guidance to developers and design consultants.
• Prepares or reviews intersection improvement, signalization and signing and marking plans; prepares cost estimates for plans designed; orders materials to use for projects.
• Performs field investigations for signage, pothole and erosion control issues; records complaints and problems brought by residents and businesses; identifies and determines solutions to issues; reports to supervisor to plan problem resolution.
• Conducts speed studies, all-way stop, signal warrants and crash analysis.
• Prepares and implements plans for bike and pedestrian facilities; develops projects to implement bike loop, develops sidewalk priority criteria.
• Reviews site development plans for any transportation issues, including site investigation, technical research, report preparation, meeting attendance, review team coordination.
• Reviews and analyzes traffic impact studies.
• Performs GIS analysis of transportation issues and prepares project databases and graphics.
• Develops project concepts and designs and prepares and/or supervises design drawings of transportation improvements.
• Assists with contract procurement process, including proposals and construction bid packages; evaluates proposals and develops priority criteria and ranking; and reviews work of contracted engineering firms and/or in-house engineering consultant.
• Coordinates transportation programs with GDOT, ARC, GRTA; reviews development proposals, permit applications, and construction plans; coordinates transportation plans with other governmental agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, procedures, codes, and standards; maintains awareness of new issues and advances; maintains professional affiliations and participates in continued education activities: meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions.
• Seeks out best practices literature and software and copies of excellent reports and plans to keep in a library for division reference.
• Fosters a working environment in which teamwork and excellence is promoted, expected and routinely provided.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed; participates on review committees, policy committees, safety committees, or other committees; represents the department at public meetings and community events.
• Communicates with supervisors, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council, and other departments as needed; responds to requests for service.
• Responds to citizen requests and concerns; meets with developers, consultants, and engineers on projects.
• Prepares various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, or other documents.
• Receives and reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed; prepares related documents; helps in updating transportation improvement plans, sidewalk priority list; coordinates City participation in regional issues; prepares and distributes agendas for meetings.
• Assists in seeking funding resources to support projects and plans; prepares applications for project funding; prepares grant applications; monitors compliance with guidelines of grants awarded to the City.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to staff; monitors status of work activities; and assists with problem situations.
• Coordinates, participates, and represents the Department in meetings as needed: City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, bike/pedestrian regional meetings, public involvement meetings, intergovernmental meetings, and neighborhood meetings.
• Operates a personal computer, and office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including MS Word, Excel, and other software utilized by the department.
• Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment for safety implications.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees