Engineer Associate or Engineer, Traffic

General Statement

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Traffic & Transportation Management, this position plans, directs, performs, or participates in a variety of traffic engineering-related projects and tasks such as traffic signal control system operation, design of traffic signal plans, right-of-way management, specifications and cost estimates, traffic signal system timings, and traffic studies. May work on traffic signal simulation and optimization software, traffic safety improvements, traffic safety awareness campaigns, project management, and spearhead innovations.

NOTE:

This position may be filled as either Engineer Associate A or Engineer, Traffic, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience as outlined in the minimum and preferred requirements.

• Applies technical expertise to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of projects relating to traffic and transportation engineering services.
• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates in relation to traffic control; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves traffic and transportation design problems.
• Coordinates with other city departments in reviewing the transportation-related elements of engineering plans for correctness and compliance with policies, ordinances, and procedures of the city, state, and federal government.
• Develop and implement programs to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety and mobility.
• Prepares information and responses to City Council or public questions and/or concerns relating to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety.
• Requests and evaluates proposals from consultants, monitors, and approves compensation for professional traffic and transportation engineering services and ensures compliance with project contracted services.
• Oversee the work of consultants and contractors.
• Develop, modify, and implement signal timing plans and traffic signal controller parameters.
• Performs, directs, or monitors traffic studies.
• Prepares and analyzes traffic and traffic safety data.
• Leads the installation of upgrades to traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Summary:

Entry-level professional engineering position focused on assisting with traffic and transportation projects under supervision.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers OR
• a Construction, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 2 years of experience in traffic engineering OR
• a combination of any higher education degree with 5 years of proven experience in traffic engineering.
• Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, is required. Those with a master’s degree in civil engineering will have 1 year to earn their EIT certificate.

• Direct Traffic Engineering experience.

Summary:

Professional engineering position responsible for planning, designing, and managing traffic engineering projects with greater autonomy.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, OR a Construction, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 5 years of experience in traffic engineering
• Five (5) years of experience in traffic engineering, which includes at least one (1) year as a registered Professional Engineer administering municipal engineering projects.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle’s vehicle insurance provider.
• Licensed to practice engineering in…