Engineer- Engineering (Traffic & Mobility)

About the role

• Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
• Service line/Section: Engineering & Construction/Traffic & Mobility
• Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave*
• Workdays & Hours: M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
• *Subject to change

Description of Duties/essential Functions

The Engineer provides a support role within the Office of The City Engineer (OCE). OCE is dedicated to enforcing the City of Houston’s (City) Infrastructure Design Manual for both public and private capital improvement within the City’s right-of-way.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates traffic engineering review activities and traffic group personnel. Reviews the Access Management submittals and Traffic Impact Studies.

Reviews private development plans, public plans for any improvements in the City Right of way, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), Traffic Control Plans, and Right of Way Encroachments for compliance with State and Federal Regulations, the City’s Code of Ordinance, and the City’s Infrastructure Design Manual to ensure the safe design and construction.

• Assist the Supervising and Managing Engineers to complete tasks and special projects as required.
• Provides guidance to consultants, developers, contractors, and the public with regards to engineering design requirements.
• Involvement in public meetings and answering public queries.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer relations.

• Managing various tasks of the traffic group.
• Supervise graduate engineers, including providing guidance to perform their assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting etc.
• This is a Houston Public Works Department position at the Tier III Level.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.
• OR
• Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

Experience Requirements

• Requires four (4) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering.
• Substitution: A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.

License Requirements

Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.) may be required.

Engineers from out-of-state must be hired in a position directly under the supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed by the State of Texas; AND obtain their license as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within six months from date of hire for continued employment with the City of Houston.

• A valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
• Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate proficiency using Rules & Regulations, Technical Standards, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 26

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, with specific instructions, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.