NEOGOV · 6 months ago
Associate Civil/Traffic Engineer
Tenth Street Place - 1010 10th Street Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$116K/yr - $148K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Modesto is looking for creative and driven engineers to join their Engineering Services team to help shape the future of transportation and utilities engineering. The Associate Civil/Traffic Engineer will be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining public works facilities and projects while ensuring compliance with city standards.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and review plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of a variety of public works facilities and projects, including water and wastewater utility, street, storm drain, storm water management, and traffic systems as well as residential, commercial, and industrial development projects; ensure conformance with City standards and practices
Research project design requirements and perform calculations; conduct plan checks to ensure compliance with City and various environmental regulatory standards; prepare time and material cost estimates
Participate in and prepare engineering studies and reports; coordinate public works and development related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers; provide staff support to City boards, commissions, and committees, as assigned
Research and revise City standards as required
Prepare Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals; assist in the selection of consultants; manage consultant contracts; review consultants’ work and provide technical guidance
Manage a variety of projects simultaneously, from conception through construction, which involves developing project schedules, monitoring project progress and budget, obtaining necessary permits, preparing and maintaining project files, monitoring quality of projects, and ensuring deadlines are met
Research and issue Will Serve letters to allow or deny connection to the City’s water and sewer systems
Prepare profiles and cross sections; compute stresses and strains; makes foundation studies and lay out water mains, sewers, wastewater facilities and drainage systems
Review the work of field survey parties in the preparation of plans, maps, charts, and diagrams
Review routine field and laboratory tests of construction materials; write related memoranda and reports; prepare Council agenda reports
Perform engineering design using various computer applications and draw plans on computer-aided design (CAD) systems
Perform complex engineering calculations and field inspections
Delegate routine research, design, and drafting tasks to technical staff; review completed work and assist in identifying solutions for routine problems; research publications and industry information sources as needed
Receive, review, and process requests, designs, and the implementation and construction for traffic control device changes and for ADA/traffic calming; collect and analyze data to evaluate requests and prepare recommendations; perform intersection traffic control analyses to determine needs for traffic control measures
Conduct site investigations; develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic engineering projects, including pavement rehabilitation, road widening, ADA improvements, bicycle facilities, and traffic signals
Prepare and administer federal and state grants
Monitor traffic signal system; make appropriate timing modifications as directed; prepare new signal timing plans
Create, check, and analyze Environmental Impact Reports and other California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
Respond to citizen complaints concerning engineering problems
Prepare permit applications to various regulatory agencies related to public works projects
Manage or assist in developing master plans for sewer collection, storm drain collection, the water treatment plant, and water distribution systems
Perform health-related investigations or studies, and coordinate engineering and regulatory activities involving domestic water supply, sewage treatment systems, sewage collection, and disposal systems
Attends and prepares and presents before City Council, the City Planning Commission, and other outside agencies
May prepare and check legal descriptions for deeds, easements, and rights-of-way
May coordinate engineering projects between contractors and the City
May assist in gathering and analyzing data concerning rainfall, run-off, stream flow, water level, water quality, and ground water infiltration
May plan, review, and participate in the professional and technical work of a functional group, with principal assignments involving pavement management and design, ADA design, bicycle facility design, traffic circulation design, traffic analysis, traffic safety and traffic operation studies, geometric design of street and interchanges, and design transportation engineering projects
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Creative, persistent, and excited to work within a motivated and talented team focused on innovative solutions for challenging transportation issues
Knowledgeable in traffic engineering principles and practices with an up-to-date understanding of complete streets design guidelines such as The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
Passionate about promoting safe and sustainable transportation improvements for all roadway users
Experienced in roundabout engineering and design; the City of Modesto is a leader in the State of California for implementing roundabouts
Knowledgeable in class IV bicycle transportation engineering and design; TED is focused on providing safe bicycle infrastructure with each and every project
Budgeting techniques and capital improvement program management
Principles of project management
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Principles and practices of engineering and design manuals
Principles and practices of pavement design and management, ADA requirements, transportation design, and traffic engineering
Best practices of multimodal transportation design in an urban environment
Perform the full range of professional public works engineering duties with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise
Prepare accurate estimates of costs, schedules, personnel/materials, and other resources related to engineering project responsibilities; make recommendations related to existing or anticipated project budgets
Work effectively with a variety of internal and external customers to accomplish goals and objectives; deal professionally with the public, developers, consultants, and contractors
Prepare and present oral presentations to a variety of internal and external customers at public meetings and council
Develop solutions to complex and difficult issues
Supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Four years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to Assistant Engineer with the City of Modesto
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license
Possession of a valid EIT certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional civil or traffic engineer in the State of California
Benefits
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours holiday credit.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 80 hours per year for positions exempt from overtime.
VACATION: Accrued at the rate of two weeks during the first year, increasing to five weeks during the 21st year of service.
SICK LEAVE: Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,200 hours.
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The City's monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows: $ 2,028.00 Employee + Family $ 1,436.00 Employee + 1 Dependent $ 718.00 Employee Only $ 450.00 Opt Out
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1.5% of salary, increasing to 2.5% at 9+ years of service, to a voluntary 457 Plan.
RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS): $2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $120 per month.
LIFE INSURANCE: Coverage in the amount of $120,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost.
DISABILITY INSURANCE: Coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Master's Degree Pay in the amount of 5% of salary. Bachelor's Degree Pay in the amount of 2.5% of salary.
BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE: Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance.
LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service.
SECTION 125 PLAN: Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs.
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