Traffic Engineer – Traffic Engineering

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Advise and assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues.

• Conduct traffic engineering studies.

• Develop review and evaluate traffic control plans pavement marking and signage plans traffic signal designs and

• traffic safety programs.

• Review traffic impact analysis for various types of developments.

• Review QA/QC sign and seal plans and professional documents within professional expertise as needed to support

• client requirements.

• Ensure deliverables meet clients preference Engineering Departments standards regulatory compliance and

• permitting requirements.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management Harris County elected officials and representatives

• external agencies and with 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.

• Ability to adapt when emergency or short turnaround projects arise as needed. Strong communication skills are a

• Not all duties are listed above; other duties may be assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
  Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location role or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Education:
N/A
Experience:
N/a
License/ Certification:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. (preferred)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification. (preferred)

• Working knowledge of Harris County Regulations Standards and Details. (preferred)
• Experience with software programs such as GIS AutoCAD TransCAD VISSIM Guide Sign and Synchro/Simtraffic.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g. COH TxDOT etc.). (preferred)
  

• Bilingual English/ Spanish. (preferred)
  

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 experience based on 26 pay periods.

Work Environment:

Physical Demands:

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical vision and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible spending accounts.

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.