Senior Civil Engineer 7028

Senior Civil Engineer: Innovate Traffic Solutions for a Growing Community

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $76,436 - $100,574 Full Salary Range: $76,436 $136,781

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At the City of Greensboro, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents through innovation, collaboration, and dedication to public service. As a key member of the Department of Transportation, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by improving traffic flow and safety throughout the city.

About the Role:

This position oversees traffic signal design and operational functions for the City of Greensboro, supporting safe and efficient movement throughout the street network. The role involves engineering analysis, coordination with field staff, preparation of timing and design plans, and oversight of signal system hardware and software. It also plays a key role in the City's succession plan for the Signal Systems Supervisor Engineer position.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Oversees the design and operation of traffic signals across the City of Greensboro.
• Prepares and certifies traffic signal design plans or prepare for engineering certification.
• Develops and evaluates arterial signal timing plans, including conducting travel time and saturation flow studies.
• Conducts traffic signal warrant studies to assess the need for new installations.
• Coordinates with GDOT signal field technicians to ensure controllers execute programmed timing plans as intended.
• Maintains and oversees the central traffic signal system computer and related software.
• Coordinates with school safety staff to schedule the programming and operation of all school zone flashers within city limits.

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 or more years of engineering experience in traffic signal timing and design
• "OR" Associate's Degree with 6 or more years of engineering experience in traffic signal timing and design
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience with local, state, and federal design standards including Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Experience using signal optimization software packages such as Passer or Synchro
• Experience with operational parameters of 2070-based traffic signal controllers including time-based coordination capabilities
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software to develop detailed design plans
• Experience performing detailed GIS analysis using ESRI ArcMap
• Valid NC Professional Engineer License

Ready to Lead?

If you're passionate about optimizing traffic systems, improving roadway safety, and applying engineering expertise to real-world challenges, we encourage you to apply today and help us shape a smarter, safer Greensboro.