Sr. Transportation Engineer

Summary

This individual will work independently to make improvements to the traffic flow in the city and be charged with making Garland safer for all travelers. Will utilize engineering expertise to evaluate traffic efficiency and safety problems and be empowered to make both immediate and long-term improvements through the supervision of the implementation. Will be involved with traffic signal timing, design, and evaluation, traffic calming of residential streets, plan review, and coordination with various agencies. Expected to manage projects both internally and with outside engineering consultants. Also responsible for traffic operations, responding to citizen requests related to operational and safety concerns and traffic signal timing.

Salary: $77,563 - 112,486

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and review the work of engineers in training.

• Analyze and implement minor physical improvements to improve traffic flow throughout the City.

• Identify and recommend future needs for the City of Garland

• Optimize traffic signal timing for everyday travel and for special projects.

• Represent the City of Garland Transportation interests at regional collaborative meetings.

• Respond on behalf of the Transportation Department through the online Citizen Request Center.

• Respond to citizen calls regarding operational issues and use engineering expertise and analysis to resolve all issues proactively.

• Collaborate with various City of Garland departments to develop solutions to wide ranging issues.

• Work with Bike/Ped Committee, DART, and other departments to improve all modes of travel within Garland.

• Work with the management of the IH 635 East project to best utilize the available transportation resources

• Assist in the development review process to protect the City's interests in new development and redevelopment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of engineering experience

• Four-year college degree

• Licensed PE in Texas or able to obtain within 6 months of employment

• Enthusiastic learner, strong passion for improving traffic flow and safety

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of study

• 5-10 years of experience in a transportation-related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough technical engineering knowledge

• Excellent management skills

• Eager to try new strategies and introduce new concepts

• Thorough understanding of Ethernet networks

• Proficiency in traffic control, traffic analysis and Synchro

• Proficiency in traffic signal controller programming, especially NextPhase and Intelight

• Excellent Technical and Computer knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of computer networking and fiber optic systems

• Knowledge of Transit priority systems

• Knowledge of VISSIM, CORSIM, and SIMTRAFFIC

• Knowledge of crash diagramming/analysis and signal and all-way stop warrant analysis

• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies and procedures

• Excellent written and oral communication, including handling requests and complaints from citizens

• Skill in Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Outlook and Word

• Skill in Cartegraph, TraxPRO, PetraPRO, I-Leads, and Adobe Professional

• Skill in using and contributing WAZE data

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

• Texas Professional Engineer's License

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment. Also requires occasional outside work with the possibility of exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.