Traffic & Transportation Engineer I or II

The City of Franklin is a progressive community, as well as a great place to live and work. There are tremendous opportunities to establish a career with the City's municipal government. Job responsibilities at the City of Franklin are many and varied, as well as challenging and rewarding. Working for the City of Franklin instills a sense of civic pride and gratification for serving the needs of the public.

Engineer II: $98,912 - $107,639 / Annually

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Under limited supervision supports the Director of Engineering and Traffic Engineer III in the collection, analysis and maintenance of traffic/transportation/ITS data; may be responsible for supervising staff members in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC); reviewing engineering criteria for various types of plans and related administrative work. Responsibilities may include reviewing development plans for compliance to City specifications, functioning as a project manager for capital improvement projects, and providing technical knowledge to City Staff, elected officials and the general public.

Provides overall guidance and resolves complex design problems associated with the review of traffic/transportation/ITS data for development plans, site plans, subdivisions and City projects for compliance with applicable regulations; evaluates studies, reports and comments concerning such plans; identifies required changes and oversees the preparation of departmental responses to the submitted plans. Coordinates plan review and staff comments with other necessary departments.

• Assists Traffic Engineer II and/or Traffic Engineer III in project management duties as it relates to traffic/transportation projects.
• Acts as liaison and/or Department representative at project meetings when Traffic Engineer II and/or Traffic Engineer III cannot be present.
• Researches, investigates, and makes recommendations on project problems; provides technical support in the updating of various city projects.

• Performs engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and modification of public capital works and development projects with a specialty in Traffic, Transportation, ITS and other items.
• Provides advice and problem-solving expertise on especially difficult and novel engineering problems in area of specialty.
• Investigates complaints related to public works infrastructure, traffic operations, developments, projects and construction.
• Performs engineering work related to the planning design, construction and modification of public capital works projects for Traffic, Transportation and other items.
• Monitors and adjusts traffic signal timings as needed and with approval of the Traffic Engineer III.

• Assists in the development and updating of planning documents for traffic and transportation (ITS Master Plan and, Congestion Management Program, Comprehensive Transportation Plan and Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Budget).

• Reviews federal grant applications and oversees any grant monies received.
• Assists general public, contractors, developers, and engineers in search of general information pertaining to public works activities.
• May oversee administrative operations of more complex functions within Engineering.

Provides overall guidance and resolves complex design problems associated with the review of traffic/transportation/ITS data for development plans, site plans, subdivisions and City projects for compliance with applicable regulations; evaluates studies, reports and comments concerning such plans; identifies required changes and oversees the preparation of departmental responses to the submitted plans. Coordinates plan review and staff comments with other necessary departments.

• Creates project estimates and ensures that projects that are managed by this position stay within prescribed budget.
• Manages traffic engineering and/or planning contracts to ensure adherence to scope, resolution of design conflicts, and adherence to budget constraints.
• Reviews and accepts/rejects work performed under contract, and negotiates changes to the work as required.
• Manages, Monitors and makes recommendations relating to consultant selection, fee negotiations, project progress, performance and completion reports, purchase requests, requisitions, change orders, oversees invitation/receipt of bids and reports of claims against the City.
• Researches, investigates, and makes recommendations on project problems; provides technical support in the updating of various city projects in relation to traffic engineering principles and standards.

• Performs engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and modification of public capital works and development projects with a specialty in Traffic,…