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Posting Number: 2024304

Position Title: Graduate Civil Engineer (Traffic)

Position # 6971

FLSA: Exemot

Classification Type: Professional

Department: Traffic Operations

Job Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Hiring Pay Rate: $64,000-$85,000/year (depending on qualifications)

Posting Opening Date: 11/05/2024

Job Summary:

Performs in a professional civil engineering position that is challenging and varied in nature, within general guidelines, providing traffic engineering and transportation planning services to the City of Bryan.

Essential Job Functions:

• Meets with department/division supervisors, police/fire departments, developers, consultants, vendors, and other government officials to discuss traffic and transportation issues and possible solutions.
• Applies engineering principles to roadway design and traffic control matters; Prepares administrative, technical, and statistical reports on traffic operational matters such as accidents, pedestrian volume and practices, safety measures, and related traffic and transportation problems.
• Participates in contract negotiation and administration; prepares and monitors contracts with outside consultants.
• Coordinates and supervises the review of traffic engineering or transportation elements of proposed development plans.
• Prepares, supervises, and analyzes traffic and transportation surveys and studies, and recommends revisions to traffic codes and traffic control devices;
• Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the traffic engineering and transportation planning programs of the City;
• Represents City staff at Planning and Zoning, City Council, and other public meetings.
• Meets with public officials and citizens on matters pertaining to transportation planning, traffic operations, and right of way issues.
• Conducts the development, review, and revisions of schematics, project designs, shop drawings, and field changes for capital and development projects and special events.
• Investigates public complaints on traffic signals, signs, railroad crossings, pavement markings, streets, sidewalks, drainage infrastructure, rights of way, or other transportation -related items, and responds with explanatory letters, emails, and/or phone calls.
• Conducts traffic and transportation planning studies to warrant and prioritize the need for new roadways, traffic control devices, and other infrastructure needs.
• Implements traffic signal timing for existing, temporary, or proposed traffic signals.
• Develops and implements transportation-related ordinances, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as it relates to the existing traffic and streets system and new development.
• Develops maintenance programs related to traffic operations, streets, drainage, and rights of ways.
• Develops, designs, implements, and inspects safe working practices, including construction and maintenance work zones.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

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Preferred:

• Previous related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of professional civil engineering and construction of municipal engineering projects.
• Land development, land surveying, and laws/ordinances pertaining to transportation.
• Traffic signal operations including timing studies and communication between signals and back to a central control system.
• Safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities.

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Ability to:

• Perform the field investigation, design, and construction of m nicipal engineering projects.
• Learn department functions, regulations, policies, and procedures as required to complete tasks and assignments.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook) to prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, forms, presentations, and other written materials.
• Read, write, and interpret technical specifications.
• Exercise considerable initiative, sound judgment, and collaborative skills.
• Maintain a high degree of organization, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work independently and/or in a team environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Attend after-hour meetings (City Council, boards, commissions, homeowner associations, etc.) and advise on job-related issues as needed.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Comply with all City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong public contact and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize job-specific software.

Licenses, Certifications and Special Requirements:

• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training ( EIT) is preferred. Must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Texas Class C drivers license with a good driving record or ability to obtain the license within the timeframe set by the department.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands include but are not