Graduate Traffic Engineer - Plat Review

Harris County (TX)
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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Position Description

Position Overview:

This position is in Traffic Engineering as a member of a team of engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. The primary role of the Graduate Traffic Engineer - Plat Review is to assist in the review and management of plat reviews for Harris County.

Job Duties:

Review plats for compliance with the traffic engineering requirements of the City of Houston's (COH) Code of Ordinance Chapter 42 and Harris County regulations.
Advise and assist the Traffic Engineer - Plat Review on the COH Planning Commission with regards to variance requests and general platting issues.
Coordinate and effectively communicate platting issues with management, Harris County and COH elected officials and representatives, developers, consultants, and the public, as necessary.
Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Not all duties are listed above. Other duties may be assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

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.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

Strong written and oral communication skills.
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.
Ability to read and comprehend engineering documents and studies.
A valid Texas driver's license is required, and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary.

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Experience:

1 year of professional experience in transportation engineering design, including roadway geometric design and/or traffic engineering.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

Working knowledge of Harris County regulations, standards, and details.
Working knowledge of the City of Houston Code of Ordinance Chapter 42.
Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g., COH, TxDOT, etc.).
Bilingual in Spanish.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds, as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending and descending stairs.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunity.

Flexible spending account.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*
Participation may vary by department.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or an equivalent program recognized in Canada, Mexico, or under the Washington Accord)?

If you answered "No" to the question above, please select one of the following

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.
A Bachelor's degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited program.
None of the above.

If you selected "A Bachelor's degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited program," do you have a graduate degree in engineering from a school that has an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in the same field?

Are you currently an Engineer in Training (EIT) with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors?

How many years of professional experience in in transportation engineering design, including roadway geometric design and/or traffic engineering do you have?