Graduate Traffic Engineer â Plat Review
Graduate Traffic Engineer â Plat Review
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Job Description
Position Description
Position Overview:
This position is in Traffic Engineering as a member of a team of engineers engineers-in-training and project managers. The primary role of the Graduate Traffic Engineer - Plat Review is to assist in the review and management of plat reviews for Harris County.
Job Duties:
- Review plats for compliance with the traffic engineering requirements of the City of Houstons (COH) Code of Ordinance Chapter 42 and Harris County regulations.
- Advise and assist the Traffic Engineer - Plat Review on the COH Planning Commission with regards to variance requests and general platting issues.
- Coordinate and effectively communicate platting issues with management Harris County and COH elected officials and representatives developers consultants and the public as necessary.
- Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Not all duties are listed above. Other duties may be assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States or Board-designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET;
or
- A Board-approved combination of a Bachelors degree in one of the mathematical physical or engineering sciences and a graduate degree in engineering from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program in the same discipline of engineering;
or
- Bachelors degree in engineering technology from a TAC/ABET-accredited program;
or
- A Bachelors or graduate degree in mathematical physical or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.
- Ability to read and comprehend engineering documents and studies.
- A valid Texas drivers license is required and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences
Education:
- Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Experience:
- 1 year of professional experience in transportation engineering design including roadway geometric design and/or traffic engineering.
Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Working knowledge of Harris County regulations standards and details.
- Working knowledge of the City of Houston Code of Ordinance Chapter 42.
- Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g. COH TxDOT etc.).
- Bilingual in Spanish.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.Salary:
Commensurate with experience based on 26 pay periods.Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
This position requires bending stooping and lifting up to 25 pounds as well as frequent walking standing sitting reaching and ascending and descending stairs.FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical vision and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
