Engineer Associate A or Engineer, Traffic

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Traffic & Transportation Management, this position plans, directs, performs, or participates in a variety of traffic engineering-related projects and tasks such as traffic signal control system operation, design of traffic signal plans, right-of-way management, specifications and cost estimates, traffic signal system timings, and traffic studies. May work on traffic signal simulation and optimization software, traffic safety improvements, traffic safety awareness campaigns, project management, and spearhead innovations.

NOTE: This position may be filled as either Engineer Associate A or Engineer, Traffic, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience as outlined in the minimum and preferred requirements.

• Applies technical expertise to the development, design, construction, and maintenance of projects relating to traffic and transportation engineering services.
• Reviews design plans, project specifications, and cost estimates in relation to traffic control; attends review meetings; and identifies and solves traffic and transportation design problems.
• Coordinates with other city departments in reviewing the transportation-related elements of engineering plans for correctness and compliance with policies, ordinances, and procedures of the city, state, and federal government.
• Develop and implement programs to increase pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety and mobility.
• Prepares information and responses to City Council or public questions and/or concerns relating to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety.
• Requests and evaluates proposals from consultants, monitors, and approves compensation for professional traffic and transportation engineering services and ensures compliance with project contracted services.
• Oversee the work of consultants and contractors.
• Develop, modify, and implement signal timing plans and traffic signal controller parameters.
• Performs, directs, or monitors traffic studies.
• Prepares and analyzes traffic and traffic safety data.
• Leads the installation of upgrades to traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic counting.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Engineer Associate A $67,668 - $83,569
Summary: Entry-level professional engineering position focused on assisting with traffic and transportation projects under supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers OR
• a Construction, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 2 years of experience in traffic engineering OR
• a combination of any higher education degree with 5 years of proven experience in traffic engineering.
• Engineering in Training Certificate (EIT), or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment, is required. Those with a master’s degree in civil engineering will have 1 year to earn their EIT certificate. 

Preferred Qualifications: Direct Traffic Engineering experience.

Engineer, Traffic $74,435 - $91,927

Summary: Professional engineering position responsible for planning, designing, and managing traffic engineering projects with greater autonomy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college, university, or engineering school approved by a State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, OR a Construction, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in combination with 5 years of experience in traffic engineering
• Five (5) years of experience in traffic engineering, which includes at least one (1) year as a registered Professional Engineer administering municipal engineering projects.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle’s vehicle insurance provider. 
• Licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas as a Professional Engineer, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment is required.

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certification (PTOE)
• Civil Engineer
• Direct Traffic Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

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Important Note

The position will be filled at the level that best matches the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please review the minimum qualifications for each classification before applying.

• Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering principles and practices, and their application to a wide variety of traffic safety and maintenance programs 
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations related to traffic operations, traffic signals, traffic calming, and roadway safety 
• Knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering-related computer programs 
• Knowledge of specifications for transportation and traffic signal construction projects 
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics 
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs  
• Skill in traffic operation and planning software packages as they relate to the evaluation and simulation of traffic control strategies 
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment 
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff 
• Ability to conduct engineering research and apply results to traffic and transportation engineering problems 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 
• Ability to establish and maintain good public relations 
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to read, analyze, record, and interpret complex technical data and computations, review materials on a variety of engineering projects, present facts and findings clearly and concisely, give advice and recommendations, and respond to questions from the public, public officials, contractors, and coworkers 
• Ability to interpret legal documents related to engineering 
• Ability to plan and schedule engineering work to achieve long-term and short-term goals 
• Ability and willingness to learn to plan projects and prepare related designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates 
• Ability to present materials and information in good report form, complete forms, and perform required record keeping 
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodation 
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment 
• Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions, to review construction sites, meet with contractors, and attend meetings  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 
Work is performed mostly in office settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. 
 
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $67,688 - $91,927