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Posted: 16-Aug-24
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Type: Full Time
Salary: $83,304.00 - $120,348.80/year
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Traffic Engineer I or II to help continuously improve the connectivity of the community through solutions that support the safe and efficient movement of goods, services, and people. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of ingenuity and attention to detail along with knowledge in traffic engineering and transportation principals with a forward-vision capacity.
About our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds, and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience, skills, and commitment to our core values are key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year-round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!
About the Position
This position conducts needs assessments for street improvements including street design, street lighting, signal timing phasing adjustments and railroad crossing improvement.
Services to be provided include designing multi-modal transportation infrastructure operations, performing quantitative analysis and needs assessments for street improvements, and assists with grant applications.
The Traffic Engineer II classification is distinguished from the Traffic Engineer I classification by the increased complexity and diversity of engineering plans and reports developed by individuals in the classification.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Job Duties & Responsibilities
I:
- Designs and develops roadway improvement plans, intersection concept drawings, and traffic control plans in compliance with engineering design standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards
- Develops project costs and material estimates for Public Works activities; analyzes and implements traffic signal optimization and street lighting improvement projects
- Conducts needs assessments for street improvements; coordinates utility location, easement, and construction activities and determines project right-of-way and property acquisition needs and requirements
- Prepares reports of engineering and construction plans containing engineering guidelines and standards
- Recommends approval of consulting engineering designs, plans, and specifications
- Conducts feasibility reports/studies and field reviews of current and proposed projects; recommends design features and modifications; prepares preliminary project costs
- Prepares specifications and requests for proposals
- Develops and monitors funding applications and contracts for projects eligible for state grants
- Responds to citizen inquiries
- Develops and delivers presentations, attends meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Performs related work as required
II:
- Recommends and directs the development of consulting engineering designs, plans, and administers traffic engineering contracts
- Conducts needs assessments for street improvements; determines design concepts and develops improvement design plans in compliance with engineering design standards and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards
- Coordinates utility location, easement, and construction activities and determines project right-of-way and property acquisition needs and requirements
- Performs street design, street lighting design, and signal timing phasing adjustments
- Manages and monitors traffic safety programs
- Reviews private development engineering designs
- Manages the preparation of special studies
- Develops contracts, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and drafts legislation for traffic related projects and programs
- Plans, prepares and monitors budgetary activities; develops and monitors funding applications and contracts for projects eligible for state or federal grants
- Plans, prepares, and monitors capital improvement requests and projects
- Responds to citizen inquiries
- Develops and delivers presentations, attends meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Performs related work as required
Required Education and Experience
I:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and
- Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
II:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and
- Seven to nine years of experience with traffic project engineering design and traffic signal software. Experience optimizing traffic signals with signal optimization software or
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Iowa or if issued by another state, the ability to obtain within six months.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience preparing and reviewing street lighting plans pursuant to nationally accepted lighting standards
- Experience analyzing traffic conditions and recommending improvements based on nationally accepted traffic engineering standards