Transportation Engineer

Job Summary

The Transportation Engineer assists the Deputy Director/City Engineer in planning, designing, and overseeing public infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

They conduct technical analyses, ensure regulatory compliance, prepare and maintain project documentation, and conduct field inspections.

They also communicate with the public and stakeholders, implement quality control measures, incorporate sustainable practices, and collaborate with other departments and contractors.

Additionally, they identify and address issues during project execution, assist in budget management, and participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Competencies

• Safety Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Citizen Value
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical

Key Functions

• Assist the City Engineer in planning, designing, and overseeing public infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Conduct technical analyses and feasibility studies to support project planning and decision-making.
• Analyze traffic flow, optimize signals, and design intersection improvements to reduce congestion and delays.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, plans, and specifications.
• Conduct field inspections to assess project progress, verify compliance with specifications, and identify any issues that need to be addressed.
• Communicate with the public, stakeholders, and government agencies to provide information about engineering projects and address any concerns.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure that engineering projects meet specified standards and requirements.
• Work closely with other departments, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate efforts and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify and address issues that arise during project planning and execution, developing effective solutions to keep projects on track.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the engineering department's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Perform related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Independence & Judgment

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Organizes, plans, and controls the work of assigned employees; coaches and advises subordinates on job performance; responsible for disciplinary actions; participates in hiring and discharge interviews and/or recommendations on hiring and discharge are given substantial weight.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan…