Graduate Engineer - GP3124 - ENGINEERING Traffic
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Graduate Engineer - Traffic
Position ID: GP3124
Department/Division: Capital Projects/Engineering Services
Reports to: Senior Engineer/Engineering Manager
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes?
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for planning, evaluating, designing and administering traffic and transportation engineering plans and studies.
Essential Functions:
Conducts evaluations and prepares engineering studies for traffic related safety concerns such as intersection sight triangles, speed studies, intersection control studies, warrants
analysis, etc. Corresponds with citizens about concerns and/or complaints.
Reviews and approves traffic control plans associated with City or development projects.
Evaluates and reviews traffic impact analyses and coordinate with Planning and Development Services regarding comments and recommendations.
Evaluates sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance activities.
Manages consultants and capital improvement projects.
Assists with the evaluation and planning the City's transportation system. Helps determine causes of and recommend solutions for traffic congestion.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Additional Duties
Attends public meetings outside of normal work hours as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
Two years of experience as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
Two years of experience in conducting traffic engineering projects
Proficient in the use of Synchro/Sim Traffic, AutoCAD and willing to learn TransCAD
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic/transportation engineering.
Knowledge of the terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in traffic/transportation engineering.
Skilled in the use of personal computers and applicable software.
Ability to apply principles and practices of traffic/transportation engineering in assigned projects.
Ability to develop, review and modify traffic/transportation engineering plans, designs, and specifications
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to operate specialized computer programs or systems utilized in traffic engineering design including CAD.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Proficient in the use of TransCAD
Proficient in the use of ArcGIS software
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: E
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: A
Climbing: A
Balancing: A
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Other: N
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a telephone, computer, and mobile application device.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 11/3/2017
Revision Date: