Engineer III - Traffic
Job in
Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53188, USA
Listing for:
City of Waukesha
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90573 USD Yearly
USD
90573.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position works closely with the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works in planning, designing and managing projects within a particular area of responsibility (Traffic).
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, occasional weekend/evening hours
Starting salary: $90,573.04 - $
Initial interviews: TBD for those selected to move forward in the process
Tentative start date: TBD
Explore the City's benefits here:
City of Waukesha Benefit Guide
Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.
General:
Prepares, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complete plans, drawings, specifications and estimates for public works projects for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, and for compliance with approved plans.Manages multiple complex construction projects from beginning to end including the direct purchasing of materials, inspection and survey staff and public outreach.Manages construction projects for other City departments.Leads Public Information meetings and meetings with other local agencies related to project development, safety issues and other cross-governmental coordination.Manages multi-party contracts between the City and consulting firms for necessary services.Prepares Requests for Proposals/Quotes for consult and services.Attends Committee, Board and Council meetings, as needed.Oversees and checks the design work of other Engineers in the Department.Coordinates with DPW operation and maintenance crews.Must make independent judgments and decisions with little guidance.Responsible for major input into developing Departmental policies.Competes technical engineering research work and compiles comprehensive reports with effective recommendations on engineering problems.Traffic:
Reviews, investigates and responds to resident traffic inquiries.Serves as staff Engineer for the Building & Grounds (B & G) committee; reviews referrals from council, formulates recommendations to B & G, prepares bi-weekly agenda, attends and runs the meetings; prepares meeting minutes and corresponding reports to council.Performs traffic engineering data collection including analysis of traffic flow, speed studies and safety issues; issues summary of findings and recommendations for action and associated costs.Performs traffic studies reviews, such as Development Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), transportation corridor traffic studies related to improvement projects and review of traffic capacity analysis; develops comments and dispositions related to transportation infrastructure improvements.Oversees the design and operation of 65+ traffic signals in the City; reviews traffic signal data collection; reviews and performs traffic signal capacity analysis; reviews and develops new traffic signal timing plans; designs traffic signal systems; reviews consultant traffic signal designs; develops contracts for yearly traffic signal preventative maintenance; assist the signal electrician with troubleshooting and operational issues.Reviews all signing related issues, including plan reviews; sign installations association with B & G committee resolutions; review and replacement design of all non-compliant signs; preparation of detailed sign work orders for the shop; reviews and administers the sign inventory database.Reviews all pavement marking related issues, including plan reviews; prepares and administers the yearly centerline marking contact and work orders to the shop for yearly pavement marking upgrades and maintenance.Lead Engineer related to traffic signals, pedestrian safety or signal system operations, including designing improvements; assisting with preparation of plans; developing bid items and specifications; review of plans and specifications for other City projects; and developing and monitoring costs and general administration.Monitors Citywide…
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