The City of Ankeny is seeking applicants for the fulltime position of Civil Engineer I, which will report to the Public Works Traffic Engineering Manager within the Public Works Department. 

The full salary range is $75,229.00 - $100,961.00with starting pay up to midpoint with commensurate experience and qualifications. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Vacation and Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Longevity Pay
Deadline to apply is Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Interested applicants should apply online and submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate.To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a civil service exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, June 24, 2024. Please check your email (and junk email) for testing information . Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 06/24/24.

• Prepares and reviews designs, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for public infrastructure projects including traffic control, capacity or safety improvements.
• Reviews capital improvement project design and construction for compliance with Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS), City of Ankeny and Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) standards, and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Assists with the preparation of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Performs construction administration and periodic observation on public improvement projects.
• Conducts traffic data collection and analysis, including high-resolution data and traffic signal performance measures (ATSPM).
• Prepares and reviews traffic engineering studies, such as, operations and safety studies, traffic control and signal warrant studies, traffic impact studies, vehicle count and speed studies, gap studies, and regulatory and warning traffic sign or pavement marking studies.
• Assists with creation of work orders for regulatory and guide sign installation for existing or new streets and subdivisions. 
• Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of traffic signal timing plans to achieve operational and safety goals. 
• Assists with regular observation of peak hour traffic conditions utilizing the City’s Traffic Management Center (TMC), Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment; assists with incident or construction-related congestion mitigation.
• Attends work-related meeting and field reviews, including outside normal working hours, as necessary or as directed. 
• Assists with the work activities for the City’s GIS database management and fiber optic network management software.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns regarding traffic engineering-related issues, completes on-site investigations, and acts as the City’s representative.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
 
Entry-level knowledge of modern traffic engineering principles and practices; basic knowledge of AutoCAD 3D software (or equivalent) and ArcReader GIS software (or equivalent) and traffic analysis software (e.g. Synchro, VISSIM, HCM); ability to coordinate with technicians and other Public Works Divisions and City Departments; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to communicate and cooperate with officials, co-workers, contractors, and the general public.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

Must be in possession of an Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate issued by the State of Iowa or equivalent from another state within six (6) months of hire.
 
Shall possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Iowa.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in office environment.
• Periodic work in the field or at off-site locales.
• May be required to participate in meetings outside of normal working hours.
• Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force
• Must be insurable.
• Must be sighted.
• Must be able to hear normal conversation.
• Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, and walk.