Description

• Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
• Review traffic impact analyses for various types of developments.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and the public as necessary.
• Review, QA/QC, and/or prepare plans and professional documents as needed to support client requirements.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies under the guidance of a Traffic Engineer.
• Develop, review, and/or evaluate traffic control plans, pavement and signage plans, signal designs, and traffic safety programs.
• Assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues.
• Ensure deliverables meet the client's preference, the Office of the County Engineer's standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements.

Requirements

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Traffic Engineering team is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our group of skilled engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. In this role, the primary responsibilities of a Graduate Engineer include conducting traffic engineering studies and reviewing, planning, designing, and/or managing transportation engineering projects.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related fields.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States or Board-designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
• A Board-approved combination of a Bachelor's degree in one of the mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences and a graduate degree in engineering from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program in the same discipline of engineering
• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology from a TAC/ABET-accredited program
• A Bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required, and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T)
• Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
• Experience with software programs such as GIS, AutoCAD, PC Warrant, Guide Sign, Tru Traffic, and Synchro/Simtraffic.
• Working knowledge of Harris County Regulations, Standards, and Details.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and engineering studies.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g. COH, TxDOT, etc.).

Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Disability and life insurance
• Professional development opportunity
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• 457 deferred compensation plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance