ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (Traffic & Mobility)

About the role

Applications accepted from all persons interested. Service line/section: Houston Permitting Center/Traffic & Mobility. Reporting location: 1002 Washington Avenue. Workdays & hours: M–F, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (subject to change).

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

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, bending, lifting, etc. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

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.
• Assists the Supervising and Managing Engineers to complete tasks and special projects as required.
• Provides guidance to consultants, developers, contractors, and the public regarding engineering design requirements.
• Involves participation in public meetings and answering public queries.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to provide excellent customer relations.
• Manages various tasks of the traffic group.
• Supervises graduate engineers, including providing guidance to perform their assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational requirements: Graduation from an approved engineering curriculum satisfactory to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, and possession of a valid Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certificate under the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

Experience requirements: No prior experience is required.

License requirements: Valid EIT certificate; must obtain a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license within seven years of hire as an EIT with the City of Houston; valid driver’s license and compliance with the City’s driving policy.

Skills

Preference is given to applicants proficient with Rules & Regulations Technical Standards and Microsoft Office applications, and to eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications for the position.

Pay

Pay Grade 22. Salary is based on qualifications