Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job.
Licenses And Certifications Required:
None.
Graduate Engineer B
Education And/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in engineering.
Licenses Or Certifications:
Texas: Engineer - In Training Certification.
Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department’s Transportation Engineering Division is looking for a Transportation Engineer focusing on Road Safety and Design. This position will assist with reviewing consultant’s mitigation recommendations at high crash locations throughout the City of Austin, as well as providing design input for current projects under design. The candidate will work closely with consultants and internal staff to deliver safe
and cost-effective solutions.
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending
Upon Candidate Qualifications:
Graduate Engineer A: $33.05 - $42.14
Graduate Engineer B: $35.04 - $44.67
The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide scope of responsibilities
And Will Have The Following Skills:
Review internal crash data to identify recurring crash patterns at high crash intersections.
Review of traffic signal phasing diagrams for safety improvements.
Provide design safety recommendations at identified high crash locations
Provide design support for small to medium safety projects, as well as large capital improvements projects.
Develop construction cost estimates for projects proceeding to design phase.
Coordinate with internal divisions such as Active Transportation and Street Design, Vision Zero, and the Delivery team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Review crash mitigation recommendations provided by consultants.
Review design recommendations provided by consultants..
Needs to be familiar with signal operations and access management strategies to enhance intersection safety.
Ability to provide technical input and strategic direction to multiple work teams by coordinating across ATD divisions, other departments, contractors, external stakeholders, and partner agencies to accomplish organizational goals.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, including meetings and public events.
Organizational skills to manage and monitor multiple safety improvement projects from inception to implementation.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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Regarding Your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better
evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are
selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to
include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online
application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications
will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”).
Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to
recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision For Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the
Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire
based on business needs.
Office Location Notes:
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and
programs.
Austin Transportation positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
Grad Eng A: $33.05 - $42.14
Grad Eng B: $35.04 - $44.67
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 07/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 901 S. MoPac Expressway; Austin, Texas 78746 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience in leading or supervising technical staff, including managing workload.
Experience analyzing crash data, developing appropriate crash countermeasures, scoping safety improvement projects, and reviewing or designing plans through the PS&E process.
Experience in or knowledge of signal operations and geometric design.
Experience in City of Austin’s Criteria Manuals, AASHTO Green Book, Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ), NACTO’s Design Guide, speed management principles, and other industry recommended practice and transportation safety engineering resources.
Working experience of computer-aided design programs such as Autodesk or Bentley products, crash analysis software, traffic simulation software, and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Graduate Engineer A
Graduate Engineer B
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position is posted as a Graduate Engineer A or B. Please identify which of the positions you are applying to, and how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
The minimum qualifications for a Graduate Engineer A are: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job. Do you meet the minimum qualifictions?
Yes
No
(Open Ended Question) * If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements? * How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
This job is posted at multiple levels. Please indicate if you hold any of the following licenses.
Texas: Engineer - In Training Certification.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in another state.
None of the above.
Yes
No
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Seniority level
Associate
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Full-time
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