Graduate Engineer

Position Overview

The Traffic Engineering team is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our group of skilled engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. In this role, the primary responsibilities include conducting traffic engineering studies, reviewing, planning, designing, and managing transportation engineering projects.

• Assist with traffic operations and transportation planning issues.
• Conduct traffic engineering studies under the guidance of a Traffic Engineer.
• Develop, review, and 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States or an equivalently accredited program in Canada or Mexico.
• Or a Board-approved combination of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering sciences and a graduate degree in engineering from a university with an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology from a TAC/ABET-accredited program.
• Or a Bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematics, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Experience:
  
  Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, ability to read and comprehend construction documents and engineering studies, and a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Additional experience with software programs such as GIS, AutoCAD, PC Warrant, Guide Sign, Tru Traffic, and Synchro/Simtraffic; bilingual Spanish; experience coordinating with external agencies.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related fields.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in transportation engineering and traffic operations.
• Licensure:
  Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Working knowledge of Harris County regulations, strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, ability to read construction documents, and experience coordinating with external agencies.

• Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed).

Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, and reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Wellness
• Professional development opportunity
• Flexible spending account
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)
• Disability and life insurance

Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.