Engineer Assistant I - Traffic Signal (Transportation Public Works)
City of Dallas, TX - Marilla, NY
posted 18 days ago
About the position
The Engineer Assistant I - Traffic Signal applies entry and intermediate-level engineering principles and practices in planning, designing, preparing and testing various traffic signals and/or traffic operations, construction, and maintenance projects to develop or maintain the public infrastructure of the City of Dallas. Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer, the Engineer Assistant I - Traffic Signal will conduct traffic engineering studies, assisting in the analysis of traffic operations, generation of traffic microsimulation models, capacity analysis, traffic signals design, traffic signals timing, signing and pavement markings, streetlighting, development and/or review of traffic control plans and associated.
Responsibilities
- Inspects and monitors traffic related construction or maintenance projects to ensure compliance with design specifications and contractual agreements.
- Performs transportation/traffic operations/traffic signals engineering planning and design.
- Analyzes transportation engineering project problems in assigned inspection areas for the City of Dallas Capital Projects.
- Assist in revising work performed by contractor, quantity verification and bid items quantity calculations of assigned City of Dallas capital projects.
- Researches and reviews traffic analysis, traffic operations, ITS and safety issues including pre-emption set ups for transit operations.
- Exhibits proficiency in using computer-assisted traffic engineering and design software and equipment.
- Prepares and develops customized reports for program managers/project managers.
- Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer, modifies and develops engineering plans and finds engineering solutions for problems related to traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, streetlights, and other projects.
- Assists, supports, and participates in developing scopes of work, tasks, milestones, and project budgets.
- Communicates, engages, and interacts with other departments, residents, consultants, contractors, and other government agencies.
- Reviews, evaluates, and provides feedback on design plans from consultants.
- Visits project sites on field; ensures managers are up to date on project status and reports on project implementation and specifications.
- Assist in performing temporary traffic control design analysis and plans development activities.
- Assists, supports, and participates in automating workflows and logic programming of traffic signaling equipment.
- Performs other work required or assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering from program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (EAC/ABET) OR
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering technology from a program accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) OR
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE).
- Current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate issued by the state of Texas.
- An individual who has passed the eight (8) hour Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) will qualify.
Nice-to-haves
- Some positions require a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Some positions may be subject to field-work and inclement weather conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Five-year vested pension plan
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Qualifying childcare assistance
- Paid time off
- More benefits as applicable.
