Graduate Engineer I/Graduate Engineer II-Traffic

Under general supervision of the Sr. Traffic Engineer, Graduate Engineer I/II is responsible for assisting in providing professional engineering services in connection with traffic operations, safety, and mobility for the City of College Station. Perform professional engineering work in administering, planning, evaluating, and designing traffic engineering studies and plans. Conduct evaluations of transportation and safety concerns, including intersection sight triangles, speed studies, and traffic data collection. Correspond with citizens about concerns and/or complaints. Review and approve traffic control plans associated with City or development construction projects. Evaluate and review traffic impact analyses and coordinate with Planning and Development Services & the Capital Projects Departments regarding comments and recommendations. Monitor traffic and collect data during special events or as deemed necessary. Develop traffic control plans when needed for street maintenance or other activities. Evaluate sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance activities. Assist with traffic engineering studies and the evaluation and planning the City’s transportation system corresponding with citizens about concerns and/or complaints, managing consultants and capital improvement projects. Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transportation engineering. Document work performed in an asset management system. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required: Graduate Engineer I Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or closely related field Valid Texas Driver’s License Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events Preferred: Texas Engineer in Training (EIT) certification Required: Graduate Engineer II Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or closely related field and two (2) to four (4) years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Texas Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of date of hire. Valid Texas Driver’s License Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO’s) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events Preferred: Master’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field Experience in municipal government. Knowledge of traffic management technology and transportation systems (Syncro signal performance measures, ESRI GIS, Autocad) Demonstrated public speaking abilities Special Requirements: Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of College Station