Engineering Associate - Traffic Signals

Overview


Under general supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Engineering Associate will perform various duties and tasks in support of Traffic Engineering, Right-of-Way, and Traffic Operations. Responsibilities include office and field support; review and tracking status of private, maintenance and capital improvement projects; tracking and inputting information into databases and asset management systems; coordinating information with other City departments; providing information in response to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.


Responsibilities
• Assists managing Engineer in the management of right-of-way permitting, licensing and review of traffic control plans, designs and specifications
• Maintains records, reports, files and construction plans
• Provides office and field support
• Tracks status and coordination of requests from the general public, contractors, internal City departments and external agencies
• Assists managing Engineer in the review, research, and maintenance of records for traffic control devices, street lighting, residential traffic management requests
• Coordination and review of private, maintenance and capital improvement projects
• Maintains records, reports, files and construction plans
• Provides office and field support
• Assists managing Engineer in the review, research and records for traffic systems, signs, and pavement markings
• Tracks field changes using databases and asset management software
• Assists in the review and management of maintenance plans
• Assists managing Engineer in development of layouts, sketches, plans, calculations, estimates, memos, and presentations
• Attends and participates in meetings as assigned
• Coordinates work flow for projects
• Assists in providing responses to the general public, contractors, and other public entities or outside agencies
• Assists in walk-ins, handles phone calls, emails, and work order requests
• Assists the managing Engineer in special projects, as assigned in support of Traffic Engineering/ Operations functions
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned


Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
• Exempt - Full-Time
• Non - Rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.


Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's Degree (AA/ AS); or Two (2) year technical certificate
• Two (2) years of experience


Licenses and Certifications


Required
• Proof of Automobile Liability Insurance
• A valid Texas driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire


Employment Testing


Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes


Basis of Rating


A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.


Supplemental Information
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.


The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.