Engineer in Training-Professional Engineer; Transportation

Position: Engineer in Training-Professional Engineer (Transportation)
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The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values:
Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

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Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, reviews transportation capital improvement program projects and performs traffic and transportation studies to maintain and improve mobility and safety of Pflugerville's transportation system, including preliminary plans, site plans, final plats, public infrastructure construction plans, traffic impact analysis, and right of way permits. Provides engineering support for additional engineering projects including the City of Pflugerville's MS4 permit, implementation of the roadway impact fee ordinance, and floodplain management.

Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with established departmental policies & procedures, City codes and ordinances, and state and federal regulations. Capable of exercising engineering knowledge to review, analyze, discuss and make recommendations regarding a variety of complex engineering assignments within defined methods, procedures and practices., architects, developers, and sub-contractors; frequently interfaces with City management and other City employees.

Compensation

Salary is depending on qualifications and whether being hired as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer.

Engineer-in-Training - $69,710-$87,140

Professional Engineer - $84,735-$127,100

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

* Assist the Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with updates to ordinances and updates to the Engineering Design Manual and construction Standards as needed.

* Review preliminary plans, site plans, final plats, public infrastructure construction plans, traffic impact analysis, floodplain and drainage reports, engineering reports, and right of way permits.

* Perform activities to gather traffic data to include manual and machine traffic counts, pedestrian counts, delay measurements, vehicle speed observations and other transportation-related data needs.

* Perform traffic engineering studies using field evaluations and make recommendations concerning traffic signals, speed zoning, stop signs and other traffic controls.

* Prepare technical documents necessary to support ordinance requests to the City Council.

* May assist City Engineer with developing the City's annual capital improvement plan and managing capital improvement projects: provide input into cost estimates and right-of-way acquisitions; create preliminary designs; perform preliminary reviews.

* Assist the Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with reports, delegation of projects and with City Council or Commission meetings/agendas including internal department meetings.

* Provides support with city inspectors for any field related/job site inspection and issues.

* Interpret, amend, or update codes and standards as assigned; remain current regarding developing trends and changes in federal, state, and local regulatory practices.

* Attend and make presentations to City Council and Commission meetings, as required; interface with other City and community organizations, as requested.

* Remains accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies using City applications.

* Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Formal

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Relatable

Work Experience:

Engineer-in-Training - None required.

Professional Engineer - One (1) year of experience in Civil Engineering.

Training, Licenses, and

Certifications:

Engineer-in-Training - Engineer-in-Training certification or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date. Valid Class C Texas driver license with a good driving record.

Professional Engineer - Professional Engineering registration by the State of Texas or the ability to gain within three (3) years of employment. Valid Class C Texas Driver license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with in a Municipal or County government, with emphasis in streets and drainage projects.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related…