Are you passionate about creating safer, more efficient, and community-focused transportation solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in traffic engineering can make a tangible impact? Join our forward-thinking Transportation Division within Public Works, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Erie’s multimodal transportation system as a Transportation Engineer II or III. From developing innovative engineering plans to driving Capital Improvement Program projects, your contributions will enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help us build a better tomorrow, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team! All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values of PRIDE.

Work Location: Town Hall- 645 Holbrook St, Erie CO 80516

*This position does offer a hybrid schedule which requires three days in the office. 

Salary Range:

Posting Dates: 08/12/2024 – 08/25/2024

**Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 8/25/2024 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This job may close early without further notice. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please see duties below and note that the type of involvement of these responsibilities will vary  between the level II and III.  At level III, you will have more ownership and leadership of the tasks listed.

TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides transportation engineering analysis, design, and construction management expertise:
  • Oversees engineering consultants in the design of roadways, signs and markings, traffic signals, sidewalks, trails, bicycle facilities, transit facilities, and speed mitigation devices.
  • Serves as the Town’s Traffic Engineer representing transportation policies, plans, and projects at internal and external stakeholder meetings.
  • Collaborates with the Engineering and Planning staff on public and private investments in transportation infrastructure.
  • Reviews or approves Traffic Control Plans and street closures for private activities. 
  • Advises Town departments on traffic operations and safety through interdepartmental coordination with Police, Operations and Maintenance, and Parks.
  • Updates codes and standards for compliance with State and Federal requirements and in coordination with the Town’s Transportation Mobility Plan.
  • Maintains knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and applies it to capital, maintenance, operations, and development review projects.
  • Maintains knowledge of project management and transportation technology.
• Supports the Transportation Manager in building and maintaining the transportation network:
  • Reviews subdivision plats, site plans, traffic studies, travel demand management plans, permits, and related documents.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to implement the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Mobility Plan, and related long-range planning documents.
  • Represents the Town at public meeting and hearings as a technical resource.
• Advises the Town Operations & Maintenance Division in management of infrastructure and assets:
  • Supports development and implementation of asset management systems.
  • Coordinates with operation and maintenance on the pavement management program including pavement rating, rehabilitation strategies, and prioritization.
  • Makes recommendations on capital investments and maintenance practices.
  • Coordinates bridge inspection, maintenance, and capital projects with Colorado Department of Transportation.
  • Develops signal timing plans using operational analysis software and traffic technologies.
• Supports the mobility and transportation planning efforts including:
  • Elevating planning analysis through the development of cost estimates, concept plans, and operational alternatives.
  • Identifying solutions supporting micro mobility, transit, parking, economic development and placemaking programs.

 ADMINISTRATIVE

• Monitors project funding and regional partnership opportunities. Prepares grant applications through Federal, State, and Regional Council programs. 
• Prepares, presents, and reviews Council agenda items and staff reports. Present information to public groups and other public and private agencies and at Council meetings.
• Responds to customer concerns, inquiries, and requests for service, including traffic and speed related concerns.
• Develops the multi-year transportation capital improvements program with the support of the Transportation Manager and in collaboration with the Town Engineer.
• Collaborates with engineering colleagues to coordinate, educate, and advise on best practices.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

SAFETY

• Takes safety precautions, anticipates unsafe conditions, and acts accordingly to prevent incidents.
• Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, equipment, assigned facilities, and the public.
• Fosters a positive safety culture for the division and department.
• Investigates safety incidents and collaborates with the Risk Manager to implement safety measures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Expectations:

Ability to respond to emergency situations during and outside of normal work hours. Ability to regularly attend evening meetings such as Planning Commission and Town Council. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of the practices and principles of multimodal transportation design including crash mitigation, complete streets, intersection design, multimodal level of service, construction methods, and maintenance of a variety of traffic control devices. Thorough understanding of performing and reviewing traffic studies, level of service measurements and calculations, multimodal safety, and traffic capacities on roadways. Considerable knowledge of the process of design and construction of transportation capital improvement projects.  Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of grant development and administration and construction management. Strong knowledge of the “Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ (ITE) Trip Generation Handbook. Working knowledge of traffic analysis techniques, statistics, and budget preparation. 

Skills in:  Skilled in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skilled in the safe operation of a motor vehicle in live traffic and work zones. Familiarity with various modeling and analysis programs including those for signal timing and multimodal level of service calculations. Skills in applying mathematical, planning, and engineering principles of moderate and complex difficulty.