The Engineer will work for the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Arterial Management Division. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing signal and transportation engineering solutions to improve mobility for all modes of transportation – pedestrian, bicyclists, transit users and motorists. This role will focus on the configuration, activation, modification, and timing of traffic signals requiring significant fieldwork. This position will require flexibility in work hours particularly during peak traffic times and special events.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have extensive knowledge of:

• Traffic signal timing, including the use of Synchro software.
• Traffic signal hardware including cabinets, controllers, and detection devices.
• Traffic signal design and Texas MUTCD regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer A:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Engineer B:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to engineering, plus six (6) years of experience in engineering acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Engineer C:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or in a field related to the job, plus eight (8) years of engineering experience acquired before and/or after licensing as a professional engineer.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas; or if currently licensed in another state, must have the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six (6) months of employment.

About City of Austin Transportation and Public Works Department

The City of Austin is a progressive, dynamic, full-service municipal Organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is responsible for appointment of the City Manager who is the Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the city, City Clerk, City Auditor, Municipal Court Judges and the Municipal Court Clerk. The Mayor, Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to their mission of delivering the highest quality services in the most cost-effective manner. The organization’s vision is to make Austin the most livable city in the country and the City Manager’s resolve is to make it the best-managed city in the country.

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