Traffic Engineer Job Westerville Ohio USA,Engineering

Location: Westerville

Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Traffic Engineer oversees traffic control field studies, collects traffic data, develops solutions, manages coordination with law enforcement, street and highway personnel, and schedules preventive maintenance programs. This position does not have supervisor responsibilities.

For purposes of 42 U.S.C. 12101

Responsibilities

Oversee traffic control field studies; collect traffic data and develop remedies for safety problems; determine need for traffic control signals and signs; investigate complaints from the public regarding all phases of traffic control activity; conduct traffic studies such as condition surveys, volume analyses, accident analyses, and delay; review traffic impact studies related to development; review engineering plans for private development, capital improvement projects, and right-of-way permits to ensure conformance with City standards relating to traffic engineering.

Manage and supervise coordination with law enforcement and street or highway personnel from other governmental jurisdictions as well as the City regarding traffic control problems; respond to traffic complaints and coordinate malfunctions with the Electric Division staff, as needed, who oversee the repair and maintenance of traffic signal systems; assist in isolating and identifying malfunctions in signal components and systems; make decisions about handling problems providing both temporary and permanent solutions.

Plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs for all city traffic signals and signal systems; maintain up-to-date records and reports of maintenance and repair activities; maintain records of traffic signal intersection accidents ranked by frequency and severity; recommend proper signage for problem locations and emergency needs as they relate to traffic; provide expert testimony regarding traffic signals.

Advise the City Engineer on traffic engineering-related matters; participate in multi-modal planning to consider various transportation modes (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) and connections among modes; perform other related duties as assigned by the City Engineer; meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.

Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Over two (2) years of relevant experience.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Equipment Operated

Calculator, computer, computer software (Microsoft Office and other applicable computer software programs), mobile phone, copier, scanner, telephone, postage machine, and other standard modern business office equipment, motor vehicle, and equipment to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db; is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places;

works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to extreme non-weather related heat or cold; this is considered sedentary work and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the…