Traffic Engineer

A first review of applications will take place on Monday, February 10th and weekly thereafter. 

In addition to the typical duties described in the job description, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on traffic operations using state-of-the-art interconnected traffic flow solutions. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of four years of relevant experience and knowledge of traffic signal systems with demonstrated expertise in traffic signal timing and coordination. A Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and optimize traffic signal timing plans to improve traffic flow and reduce delays.

• Conduct traffic signal coordination using Centracs Mobility.

• Conduct traffic studies to determine the need for new traffic signals, stop signs, and other traffic controldevices in compliance with MUTCD standards.

• Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle crossing warrants and recommend appropriate infrastructure improvements.

• Perform crash analysis and identify high-risk locations requiring safety improvements.

• Evaluate and recommend mitigation measures, such as geometric changes, signage enhancements, orsignal modifications.

• Analyze intersection and roadway operations to improve capacity and safety.

• Evaluate and design lane assignments, turn lanes, and channelization.

• Respond to public inquiries and concerns about traffic operations and safety.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing, leading and overseeing the work of staff engaged in providing development engineering support to Town staff, developers, engineers, architects and contractors by analyzing, interpreting and performing engineering plan design, review, and field inspections, and designing and coordinating small construction projects and contracts. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a senior level professional classification in the engineering job family.  Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced engineering duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of processes, methods, techniques and best practices. Work involves planning and coordinating difficult assignments, the modification of established guidelines, and the initiation of new approaches.  May be responsible for daily work assignments, conducting work reviews, training staff in work procedures, and providing recommendations to management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Reviews, evaluates, and comments on traffic engineering plans and traffic studies for development projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Responds to traffic related requests and inquiries from a variety of stakeholders; receives, reviews, and/or investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, or other traffic safety devices.  
• Coordinates traffic studies, analyze findings, prepare reports and provides professional recommendations based on findings.
• Manages the design and construction of traffic signal capital improvement projects; develops scopes of work and project schedules, and budgets; assists in preparing contracts with design consultants and contractors and manages project budgets.
• Participates in regional transportation planning, committees, and partnering activities with applicable governmental agencies; may serve as a lead on advisory committees.
• Develops traffic engineering standards, specifications, details, and procedures; develops associated policies or modifies existing policies related to Town’s Transportation Plan.
• Develops and assists with the preparation and management of the traffic engineering capital improvement budget; participates in the development and management of the division operating budget; develops funding requests and grant applications; develops intergovernmental agreements for multi-jurisdictional transportation projects.
• Conducts field reviews and inspections of traffic signal systems and equipment; monitors, analyzes, and recommends solutions to resolve existing traffic issues or conditions; adjusts signal timing to ensure traffic is moving efficiently and safely.
• Oversees and manages the review and approval of traffic-related plans.  
• Performs field reviews to ensure the contractors are adhering to approved plans.
• Participates in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Makes presentations to Town Council and other public and private groups.
• Applies engineering principles to roadway design and traffic control matters; prepares administrative, technical, and statistical reports on traffic operational matters such as crashes, pedestrian activities, safety measures, and related traffic and transportation issues or concerns.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:  

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a closely related field,  and 6 years of professional experience in the planning, design and/or construction of transportation projects.  Municipal experience highly desirable.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration. 
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Certificate (PTOE) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Traffic engineering methods, practices and procedures for municipal operations and functions;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Traffic control regulations, practices, and safety requirements;
• Federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules and regulations;
• Capital improvement processes related to transportation projects;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Developing, managing and administering budgets from multiple funding sources;  
• Conducting research;
• Writing grants;
• Developing proposals;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Interpreting and applying Federal, state and local statutes, codes, ordinances, standards, rules and regulations;
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications;
• Preparing and reviewing engineering computations and estimates;
• Conducting field inspections; 
• Evaluating change orders;
• Managing large-scale projects;
• Using standard engineering design tools;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Salary : $100,486 - $145,704