Traffic Engineer

$95,547 - $114,655/Yr

City Of Mesquite - Mesquite, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Mesquite, TX

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Traffic Engineer will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Divisions within the Public Works Department. This role involves providing administrative support to the Manager of Traffic Engineering and the Public Works Director, ensuring effective service delivery, and collaborating with various city departments and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Traffic Engineering and Street Lighting Divisions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Design plans and bid specifications for traffic signals and coordinate contractor work.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery methods and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review work plans for the divisions.
• Administer the annual budget for the divisions and monitor expenditures.
• Provide staff assistance to the Public Works Director and prepare necessary reports.
• Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate with TXU Electric regarding street light maintenance and billing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil or traffic engineering or related field.
• 5 years of increasingly responsible experience as a registered professional engineer.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Texas Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within six months.