Civil Engineer - Transportation

Job Title

Transportation Engineer

Job Description

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Transportation Engineering & Project Development

• Designs, reviews, and manages roadway improvement projects, including geometric design, pavement design, traffic control plans, signage/striping layouts, intersection improvements, and safety enhancements.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) for transportation projects, including roadway reconstruction, widening, and mobility improvements.
• Conducts field evaluations of pavement conditions, roadway alignment, roadside safety features, and transportation infrastructure to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyzes subdivision plats, roadway construction plans, traffic impact assessments, and transportation-related permits for compliance with County design standards and applicable state regulations—excluding drainage components which remain under the Drainage Engineer.

Traffic Engineering & Operations

• Reviews and evaluates traffic studies, warrants, traffic signal timing plans, signing/marking layouts, street lighting proposals, and school zone flasher needs.
• Monitors the performance of various roadway and traffic control devices, including signals, flashing beacons, detection systems, and pavement markings.
• Coordinates with public safety agencies, Public Works, TxDOT, and municipal partners on traffic safety issues, congestion complaints, and operational adjustments.
• Supervises the development, installation, maintenance, and inspection of traffic engineering projects such as signal upgrades, ITS devices, roadway illumination, and traffic sign programs.

Project & Construction Management

• Serves as project manager over small-to-medium transportation capital projects, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and contract requirements.
• Reviews construction submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and contractor progress payments for transportation-related work.
• Conducts construction oversight visits to verify compliance with County transportation standards (excluding drainage-specific inspections).
• Coordinates utility relocations necessary for roadway projects, working with utility companies to ensure timely and conflict-free installations.
• Prepares bid documentation, participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, evaluates proposals, and assists in contractor selection.

Interagency & Community Coordination

• Coordinates project development with contractors, utility companies, developers, landowners, regional agencies, and municipal partners for transportation-related disciplines.
• Represents the Transportation Department in community meetings, technical workgroups, Commissioners Court presentations, and interagency collaborations.
• Provides technical assistance to County departments, elected officials, and the public on transportation engineering matters.

Planning, Research & Administration

• Conducts feasibility studies, analyzes roadway capacity, identifies mobility constraints, and develops recommendations for future transportation improvements.
• Assists in preparation of annual budget estimates for transportation capital improvements and maintenance projects.
• Maintains accurate engineering records, project files, and technical documentation.
• Develops engineering reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and project-specific analyses to support decision-making.

General & Other Duties

• Provides technical guidance to staff, consultants, and contractors on transportation engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Supports development of updated County transportation design criteria, specifications, and engineering policies—excluding drainage criteria, which is under the Drainage Engineer.
• Responds to transportation emergencies, roadway safety concerns, or traffic signal malfunctions, including after-hours response when necessary.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university, with coursework in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic operations, capital project development, or related public works engineering functions.
• Project management experience required; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas