TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER - City of Wilmington, DE : Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION

* This is civil engineering work performed in the office and field with respect to planning, development, inspection, coordination, supervision, and management of public works transportation related projects and contracts.

* Under the guidance of the Director of Transportation, the Transportation Engineer will provide technical review of transportation engineering and design projects. Duties to include coordinating with DelDOT, DTC-DART, WILMAPCO, consultants and other stakeholders in the development and operation of the statewide Integrated Transportation Management System.

* Conduct research as needed to support the development of City transportation policy and initiatives and assist the Director of Transportation in project management.

* Supervise and oversee operations and staff of the City's Traffic Division and Shop at the Municipal Complex.

* May be required to represent Department of Public Works at community meetings and meetings with elected officials.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Meeting regularly with the Director of Transportation to review City transportation needs, issues, and status.

* Participate in engineering studies, investigations, and surveys relating to design, construction, and maintenance of transportation related systems.

* Oversee development and upgrade of transportation database; ensure compatibility with transportation operations data as well as with other transportation information systems.

* Coordinate City's role in development of goods, movement, and intelligent transportation policies.

* Assist in coordination with the public and private sector, and with the public.

* Conduct research in the development of City transportation policy and initiatives.

* Coordinate inventory of supplies, assist/manage in procurement of supplies and equipment.

* Performs all related work as required to maintain daily workflow and employee management applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil or transportation engineering and five years of working experience in the related field; or any combination of education and experience which provides a comparable level of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record and a Professional Engineer License (PE).

* Knowledge of the principles of transportation planning, engineering, design, and operations particularly within an urban environment.

* Possess a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between transportation, land use and social and economic factors both at the local and regional levels; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to effective performance and high morale.

* Ability to maintain good and effective relationships with elected officials and the general public.

* Ability to read, interpret, and draft civil engineering plans and specifications.

* Knowledge of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to update and access asset information for task functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Normal work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and use a computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and reach with arms and hands.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

City residency is required within one (1) year of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer.