Senior Traffic Engineer​/Traffic Engineer

Overview

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

The Senior Traffic Engineer and Traffic Engineer positions involve managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, serving as a contact for the Traffic and Transportation Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians;

authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; and collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities and other stakeholders.

• Manage a diverse range of traffic engineering projects.
• Serve as contact for the Traffic and Transportation Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews).
• Ensure planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility and efficiency.
• Support senior staff and mentor junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians.
• Author/revise technical specifications and design manuals.
• Utilize advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design.
• Represent the Department in public meetings.
• Collaborate with local agencies, municipalities and other stakeholders.

• Senior Traffic Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with six years of civil engineering experience, Texas Professional Engineering license (P.E.) with three years of experience as a professional engineer, and a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Traffic Engineer:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with three years of civil engineering experience, Texas Professional Engineering license, and a valid state-issued driver’s license. Previous municipal experience preferred.
• A résumé must be submitted with the application.

• Senior Traffic Engineer — Pay Grade EN28;
  Full pay range $8,147 - $11,484 per month ($97,764 - $137,808 annually).
• Traffic Engineer — Pay Grade EN26;
  Full pay range $7,388 - $10,416 per month ($88,656 - $124,992 annually).

The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city’s streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions:
Streets and Traffic.

The Streets Division provides safe and well-maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks and drainage facilities. The Traffic Division plans, operates and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient and proactive manner.

The City of Irving strives to be an inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity makes them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.