The Traffic Engineering team is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our group of skilled engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. In this role, the main responsibilities of a Traffic Engineer include performing traffic engineering studies, reviewing, planning, designing, and/or managing transportation engineering projects. Job Duties: Advise and assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues. Conduct traffic engineering studies. Develop, review, and evaluate traf... more details
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Traffic Engineering team is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our group of skilled engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. In this role, the main responsibilities of a Traffic Engineer include performing traffic engineering studies, reviewing, planning, designing, and/or managing transportation engineering projects.
Job Duties:
Advise and assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues.
Conduct traffic engineering studies.
Develop, review, and evaluate traffic control plans, pavement marking and signage plans, traffic signal designs, and traffic safety programs.
Review traffic impact analysis for various types of developments.
Review, QA/QC, sign and seal plans and professional documents within professional expertise as needed to support client requirements.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and with the public as necessary.
Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to adapt when emergency or short turnaround projects arise as needed. Strong communication skills are a minimum requirement. Not all duties are listed above; other duties may be assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related fields.
Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in transportation engineering design, including traffic forecasting, operations analysis, impact analysis, traffic control, traffic signal design, and pavement marking design.
Licensure:
Professional Engineering License
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.
Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and engineering studies.
A valid Texas driver’s license is required and ability to drive a county vehicle to various job sites as necessary.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.
Preferences
License/Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
Working knowledge of Harris County Regulations, Standards, and Details.
Experience with software programs such as GIS, AutoCAD, Trans CAD, VISSIM, Guide Sign, and Synchro/Sim traffic.
Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g. COH, TxDOT, etc.).
Language:
Bilingual English/ Spanish.
General Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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