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Office of the County Engineer · 1 day ago

Graduate Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Office of the County Engineer is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their Traffic Engineering team. The primary responsibilities include conducting traffic engineering studies and managing transportation engineering projects.

Government Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues

Conduct traffic engineering studies under the guidance of a Traffic Engineer

Develop, review, and/or evaluate traffic control plans, pavement and signage plans, signal designs, and traffic safety programs

Review traffic impact analyses for various types of developments

Review, QA/QC, and/or prepare plans and professional documents as needed to support client requirements

Ensure deliverables meet the client's preference, the Office of the County Engineer's standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements

Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and the public as necessary

Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in engineeringEngineer-In-Training (E.I.T)GIS software proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencyBilingual in SpanishRead construction documentsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConflict resolution skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States or Board-designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET

A Board-approved combination of a Bachelor's degree in one of the mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences and a graduate degree in engineering from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program in the same discipline of engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology from a TAC/ABET-accredited program

A Bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization

Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and engineering studies

A valid Texas driver's license is required, and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary