Transportation Engineer

Overview

The City of Missoula is seeking a Transportation Engineer to plan, design, and manage multi-modal transportation infrastructure projects that serve all users—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders alike. This role involves leading and supporting a variety of surface transportation projects, collaborating with local stakeholders, interpreting engineering standards, and applying innovative solutions to improve mobility across the city.

Essential Functions

• Engineer in Training - Provide direct support in developing and managing the City’s multi-modal surface transportation projects according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policies.
• Participate in developing and updating local transportation policies and procedures, and working closely with stakeholders to improve efficiency, safety, and connectivity for all transportation modes in support of planning documents and community goals.
• Assist in producing conceptual plans, quality designs, cost estimates, and specifications for multi-modal facilities located within the right-of-way; recommend modifications to existing transportation infrastructure within Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) right-of-way.
• Prepare and review transportation facility layouts for all road classifications, including geometric layouts and right-of-way impacts; prepare signing and pavement marking plans for preliminary and final design to comply with accepted standards, including the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Review construction projects by preparing work zone traffic control plans, visually inspecting sites for transportation infrastructure, monitoring deviations from approved plans, and reporting findings.
• Investigate issues and opportunities; collect and analyze data, including various multimodal traffic studies and crash data records, to determine the sufficiency of existing transportation systems and program future transportation needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, based on training and qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Engineer in Training - Knowledge of engineering principles and practices, including construction, design, development, infrastructure, and operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply the Missoula Municipal Code, Montana State and Federal laws relating to accessibility, bidding procedures, record keeping, reporting, rights-of-way, zoning, and engineering inspection policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State and Federal grant programs, workplace safety, and emergency management procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply compliance standards and design guidelines, including American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), form-based codes, smart-growth principles, and Complete Streets.
• Skill in negotiating and communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Skill in managing projects, including consultant selection, contract administration, project scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and building plans, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and codes to determine compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Ability to learn Public Works standards, City of Missoula plans, including Utility, Transportation, and Capital Improvement Plans.
• Ability to provide engineering expertise across multiple areas and projects, including Development Review, Transportation, and Utilities.

Working Conditions

• Work environment may involve exposure to unavoidable weather conditions, occupational hazards, construction hazards, and physical risks, including access to project sites, uneven terrain, loud noises, and working in confined spaces, open trenches, heights up to 45 feet, or high traffic areas, which require following basic safety precautions.