Develops engineering plans, designs and specifications for the City’s Traffic Engineering Division; performs related work as required.

Reviews private development of engineering designs of public works construction in accordance with City and industry standards; Develops traffic engineering designs of public works construction projects and activities; Develops project cost and materials estimates for current and projected public works activities; Develops engineering and construction project specifications defining project needs and parameters; Reviews roadway improvement plans for compliance with engineering design standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Determines project right-of-way and property acquisition needs and requirements; Reviews and recommends approval or modification of consulting engineering designs, plans and specifications for departmental projects; Conducts feasibility studies and field reviews of current and proposed projects to evaluate project needs, determine parameters, recommend design features and modifications and prepare preliminary project costs; Coordinates utility location, easement and construction activities with utility representatives; Prepares specifications and requests for proposals for the installation of construction traffic control and pavement marking materials; Provides technical assistance for transportation and traffic planning, traffic safety and development of recommendations for solutions; Serves on ad-hoc committees as required; Develops and delivers presentations and attends meetings, conferences and workshops; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices; Attends work regularly at the designated place and time; Supports “Quality at Work” initiatives; Performs related work as required.

Comprehensive knowledge of transportation planning and design principles and practices; Comprehensive knowledge of traffic control design, construction and maintenance practices and techniques; Thorough knowledge of statistical research procedures and traffic engineering needs assessment; Thorough knowledge of roadway design standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices; Thorough knowledge of public works construction project materials and methods; Thorough knowledge of computer applications for traffic engineering design (CADD) and mapping (GIS); Ability to interpret and develop engineering plans and specifications; Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with engineering managers, contractors, consulting engineers, other City employees and the public both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing engineering calculations, construction designs, plans and specifications, findings, conclusions and recommendations; Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities; Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities; Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, traffic engineering or related field; and

Considerable experience in transportation or traffic engineering design and construction; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Licensure as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Iowa or if issued by another state, the ability to obtain within six months.

Applications accepted UNTIL FILLED
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