Graduate Engineer

Position Overview

The Traffic Engineering team is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our group of skilled engineers engineers-in-training and project this role the primary responsibilities of a Graduate Engineer include conducting traffic engineering studies and reviewing planning designing and/or managing transportation engineering projects.

• Assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies under the guidance of a Traffic Engineer.
• Develop review and/or evaluate traffic control plans pavement and signage plans signal designs and traffic safety programs.
• Review traffic impact analyses for various types of developments.
• Review QA/QC and/or prepare plans and professional documents as needed to support client requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet the clients preference the Office of the County Engineers standards regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management Harris County elected officials and representatives external agencies and the public as necessary.
• Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 and Land Surveyors

Experience:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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 construction documents and engineering studies.
• A valid Texas drivers license is required and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related fields.

Experience:

Licensure:

• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T)

Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of Harris County Regulations Standards and Details.
• Experience with software programs such as GIS AutoCAD PC Warrant Guide Sign Tru Traffic and Synchro/Simtraffic.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g. COH TxDOT etc.).
• 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 construction documents and engineering studies.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.
• Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• 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:
Most assignments will be performed in an office meeting or operations command center environment but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. as well as frequent walking standing sitting reaching and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Medical Vision Dental Insurance
• Wellness
• Professional development opportunity
• Flexible spending account
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)
• Disability and life insurance