Traffic Projects Engineer #2310-5462-01
Urban Traffic Innovator
- Date Opened
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 11:59 PM
- Section
- Transportation Traffic Control (Eng & Tech)
- Salary
- Within Local 3144 Range 10: $73,456 - $101,070
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Telework Eligible
- Yes
Introduction
Are you a dynamic and driven engineer with a passion for shaping urban mobility? The City of New Haven is seeking a Traffic Projects Engineer to lead transformative initiatives in traffic engineering and transportation planning. In this pivotal role, you'll play a key part in enhancing the city's transportation system, utilizing cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. If you're ready to make a tangible impact on urban mobility, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team.
The City of New Haven’s Transportation, Traffic and Parking Department combines elements of traffic safety / engineering, parking management, community and economic development and urban planning. Our goal is to deliver a safe and efficient traffic control system and to continuously integrate sustainable transportation supports and improves the quality of life throughout the City of New Haven and which contributes to the economic growth of the City.
The region’s transportation infrastructure ‐ consisting of highways, railroads, port, airport and public transit systems ‐ is unique for a mid‐sized city. And unique among larger cities in Connecticut, New Haven continues to grow in population and continues to expand its Grand List. The City has made important strides to create jobs in a transit‐ rich, sustainable urban setting. Going forward in a time of increasing urbanization and global climate change, the depth of the transit and non‐ motorized system will become ever more critical to our overall environmental performance and economic growth
Our department is therefore committed to a bigger and more integrated transit, pedestrian and bicycle ecosystem that connects housing to jobs and people to their community. Access to adequate transportation options can increase physical activity, reduce stress and help increase family economic security. The department is committed to an equitable transportation system that takes into account our history of transportation planning into a context sensitive, bottom-up approach to deliver a high quality of life for our residents and neighborhoods.
The region’s transportation infrastructure ‐ consisting of highways, railroads, port, airport and public transit systems ‐ is unique for a mid‐sized city. And unique among larger cities in Connecticut, New Haven continues to grow in population and continues to expand its Grand List. The City has made important strides to create jobs in a transit‐ rich, sustainable urban setting. Going forward in a time of increasing urbanization and global climate change, the depth of the transit and non‐ motorized system will become ever more critical to our overall environmental performance and economic growth
Our department is therefore committed to a bigger and more integrated transit, pedestrian and bicycle ecosystem that connects housing to jobs and people to their community. Access to adequate transportation options can increase physical activity, reduce stress and help increase family economic security. The department is committed to an equitable transportation system that takes into account our history of transportation planning into a context sensitive, bottom-up approach to deliver a high quality of life for our residents and neighborhoods.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The Traffic Projects Engineer plays a pivotal role in advancing traffic engineering and transportation planning projects within the City of New Haven. This highly responsible position, under the guidance of the Director or their designee, involves formulating comprehensive plans and recommendations to enhance the transportation system.
Hybrid remote work options for some aspects of the work may be available once work routine are established.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs, modifies, and coordinates the maintenance of the traffic signal system.
- Prepares traffic projections and geometric plans for new and revised highways, including traffic control devices, to enhance flow and safety.
- Reviews building plans to assess their effect on the city's street system and traffic load, and patterns.
- Compiles statistics to identify high accident locations and develops plans to enhance safety at these sites.
- Prepares comprehensive plans to optimize the safe and efficient flow of traffic on city streets.
- Conducts specialized surveys to gather critical data for traffic engineering and transportation planning analysis.
- Conducts comprehensive safety audits of roadways, intersections, and pedestrian crossings, identifying potential hazards and recommending safety enhancements.
- Utilizes current technologies to model and analyze traffic flow, congestion, and intersection operations for complex urban and highway networks.
- Provides support to senior staff for public meetings related to traffic projects and updates on planned improvements.
- Provides support in preparing detailed cost estimates, budget proposals, and funding applications for traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
- Integrates sustainable transportation practices, such as active transportation, and multi-modal transportation , into traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
- May utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to conduct spatial analysis for traffic studies, including mapping traffic patterns, identifying high-impact areas, and visualizing proposed improvements.
- Ensures that all traffic engineering projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including ADA accessibility standards, environmental impact assessments, and zoning requirements.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or related field; and 3 to 5 years of engineering experience including 1 to 3 years of traffic engineering and transportation planning experience. (EIT required.) The candidate will have:
- Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration by the date of hiring; or
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration from another state with the requirement to successfully reciprocate to Connecticut within twelve (12) months of hiring; or
- Engineering-in-Training Certification by the date of hiring with the requirement to obtain a Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration within eighteen (18) months of hiring.
Preference given to candidates who currently possess a P.E. (CT or out-of-state)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of traffic engineering and transportation planning.
- Thorough knowledge of traffic signal systems.
- Thorough knowledge of active transportation planning and design.
- Ability to prepare complete plans, estimates, and specifications for major traffic engineering improvements.
- Ability to prepare and make presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to supervise personnel.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the public.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, specifications, and contracts for traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
- AutoCAD/Microstation proficiency is required.
- Understanding of CTDOT, FHWA, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and other design guidelines and standards as they apply to traffic engineering and transportation planning strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in utilizing modern technologies for modeling (HCS/Synchro) and analyzing traffic flow strongly preferred.
- Understanding of integrating sustainable transportation practices into traffic engineering projects.
- Proficient in navigating and adhering to regulatory standards, including ADA accessibility requirements.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration by the date of hiring;
-OR-
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration from another state with the requirement to successfully reciprocate to Connecticut within twelve (12) months of hiring;
-OR-
• Engineering-in-Training Certification by the date of hiring with the requirement to obtain a Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration within eighteen (18) months of hiring.
• Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration by the date of hiring;
-OR-
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration from another state with the requirement to successfully reciprocate to Connecticut within twelve (12) months of hiring;
-OR-
• Engineering-in-Training Certification by the date of hiring with the requirement to obtain a Connecticut Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or Registration within eighteen (18) months of hiring.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a Special Fund, "Non-Tested" position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 10.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Special Funded employees shall not be covered by the City pension but shall continue to be covered by Social Security. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
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