Traffic Engineer/Senior Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer / Senior Traffic EngineerThe City of Olathe is seeking a skilled, collaborative traffic engineering professional to support safe and efficient multimodal transportation throughout the community. This position may be filled at the Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer level, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the work.This role performs professional traffic engineering work related to traffic operations, safety, development review, project delivery, and coordination with internal and external partners. The selected candidate will evaluate transportation issues, prepare engineering recommendations, conduct or manage traffic studies, review plans and permits, respond to public and stakeholder concerns, and support projects and programs that improve mobility and safety citywide.What You'll DoDepending on qualifications and level of hire, responsibilities may include:Reviewing engineering plans, development plans, permits, technical documents, and temporary traffic control plans for compliance with applicable standards, policies, and engineering practicesConducting and managing traffic engineering studies, including crash analyses, speed studies, pedestrian crossing reviews, sight-distance evaluations, traffic calming investigations, before-and-after studies, and operational assessmentsPreparing technical reports, findings, and recommendations related to traffic operations, safety, and multimodal mobilitySupporting or leading road safety audits, annual traffic safety reporting, and implementation activities associated with the City's Safety Action PlanManaging assigned traffic engineering projects, including scope, schedule, consultant coordination, technical review, budget tracking, quality assurance, and implementation supportCoordinating with schools, Johnson County, KDOT, consultants, developers, contractors, and other partners to resolve issues and advance project and operational goalsResponding to questions and concerns from residents, contractors, staff, partner agencies, and other stakeholdersAnalyzing data to support Capital Improvement Program prioritization, corridor planning, project scoping, and operational recommendationsAt the senior level, leading assigned traffic engineering programs, establishing priorities, ensuring quality and consistency of technical work, and providing technical guidance on staff and consultant work productsMinimum QualificationsTraffic EngineerSalary Range: $89,107 to $125,653Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a related fieldMinimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, with emphasis in traffic engineering or a related fieldA master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experienceMunicipal or public-sector experience preferredExperience using Synchro software requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire, requiredValid driver's license and favorable driving record requiredPTOE certification preferredSenior Traffic EngineerSalary Range: $97,594 to $138,219Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a related fieldMinimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, with emphasis in traffic engineering or a related fieldA master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of required experienceExperience leading complex traffic engineering studies, projects, programs, or cross-functional technical work requiredMunicipal or public-sector experience preferredOne (1) year of project leadership, technical lead, and/or supervisory experience preferredExperience using Synchro software requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire, requiredValid driver's license and favorable driving record requiredPTOE certification preferredAdditional InformationThis position may be filled at either the Traffic Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer level based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.Highlights of City-provided benefits include:Health, Vision, Life and Dental InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountKansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)Deferred 457 Retirement Plans with up to 3% employer matchVacation and Sick Leave8 weeks of Paid Parental LeaveClick here for a complete listing of benefits.This job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close without prior notice.