Civil Engineer - Transportation

Responsibilities

• Designs, reviews, and manages roadway improvement projects, including geometric design, pavement design, traffic control plans, signage/striping layouts, intersection improvements, and safety enhancements.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) for transportation projects, including roadway reconstruction, widening, and mobility improvements.
• Conducts field evaluations of pavement conditions, roadway alignment, roadside safety features, and transportation infrastructure to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyzes subdivision plats, roadway construction plans, traffic impact assessments, and transportation-related permits for compliance with County design standards and applicable state regulations—excluding drainage components which remain under the Drainage Engineer.
• Reviews and evaluates traffic studies, warrants, traffic signal timing plans, signing/marking layouts, street lighting proposals, and school zone flasher needs.
• Maintains accurate engineering records, project files, and technical documentation.
• Supports development of updated County transportation design criteria, specifications, and engineering policies—excluding drainage criteria, which is under the Drainage Engineer.

Requirements

• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university, with coursework in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering, roadway design, traffic operations, capital project development, or related public works engineering functions.
• Project management experience required; supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data from traffic studies and traffic impact assessments.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and agencies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.