Senior Engineer - GP4304-840500 - TRAFFIC
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Senior Engineer – Traffic
Position ID: GP4304-840500
Department/Division: Engineering/Traffic
Reports to: Director of Capital Projects/City Engineer
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for Development Review related to transportation/roadway, drainage, wastewater, water engineering and solid waste. May assist with design of capital projects
on an as needed basis.
Essential Functions:
Represents the City in Development Review Process related to transportation/traffic drainage, wastewater, water and solid waste design and acts as liaison with other city departments
involved in the review of land development projects. Implementation of codes, rules and regulations, and reviews plans and specification related to transportation, traffic, drainage,
wastewater, water and solid waste applicable to the development projects
As the Senior DRC Engineer, provides information to and deals with developers, engineers, contractors, the public and outside agencies in relation to roadway, traffic, drainage, wastewater,
water and solid waste design issues
Must have an understanding of the concepts and intent of a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), specifically an understanding of capacity and level-of-service concepts as it relates to intersection
and link design and functionality, and knowledge of various software used in the preparation of TIAs
Must have an understanding of municipal roadway design, future traffic operational functionality of signs, markings, traffic control signals and other related traffic control devices,
and vehicle/pedestrian relationships and ADA requirements
Must be familiar with TxDOT transportation/traffic requirements
Works with the City’s Floodplain Administrator to coordinate and perform review of floodplain impacts of development projects
Reviews Drainage Studies and reviews design of storm sewers, culverts, open channels, and drainage design related to roadways for development projects
Reviews engineering calculations, selecting equipment components, specifications, and construction plan review
Prepares written reports and items for the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Texas, and a minimum 4 years of experience after obtaining Professional Engineer registration. If not registered in Texas must be able to do
so within 6 months of hire
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
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Previous Municipal experience
Proficient with database spreadsheets, presentation software
Transportation/roadway, water, wastewater and drainage design engineering experience
Proficient with database spreadsheets and programs and computer modeling of distribution or collections systems or Traffic Management Programs
Experience in commercial development and residential subdivision plan review
Experience with computers including the following types of software: Windows, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, cybernet, hydroworks, HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
Must have significant experience in design and construction administration of public water distribution and wastewater collection system projects
Must be familiar with digital water distribution system modeling concepts
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Registration as a Certified Floodplain Manager or ability to achieve same within six (6) months after employment
Must be able to work after hours when workload requires
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
M
edium – 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: M
Sitting: I
Walking: M
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:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer and telephone.
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.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 2/14/2008
Revision Date: 7/9/2021