Engineer III - Traffic

This position works closely with the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works in planning, designing and managing projects within a particular area of responsibility (Traffic).

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, occasional weekend / evening hours

Starting salary : $90,573.04 - $127,010.08

Initial interviews : TBD for those selected to move forward in the process

Tentative start date : TBD

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Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and / or the requirements of the position change.

General :

• Prepares, supervises, and reviews the preparation of complete plans, drawings, specifications and estimates for public works projects for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, and for compliance with approved plans.
• Manages multiple complex construction projects from beginning to end including the direct purchasing of materials, inspection and survey staff and public outreach.
• Manages construction projects for other City departments.
• Leads Public Information meetings and meetings with other local agencies related to project development, safety issues and other cross-governmental coordination.
• Manages multi-party contracts between the City and consulting firms for necessary services.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals / Quotes for consult and services.
• Attends Committee, Board and Council meetings, as needed.
• Oversees and checks the design work of other Engineers in the Department.
• Coordinates with DPW operation and maintenance crews.
• Must make independent judgments and decisions with little guidance.
• Responsible for major input into developing Departmental policies.
• Competes technical engineering research work and compiles comprehensive reports with effective recommendations on engineering problems.

Traffic :

Requirements of Work

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering and additional education to obtain and maintain a Wisconsin Professional Engineer License, and at least 10 years of civil engineering experience; a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is required for the Traffic Engineering position (within 18 months of hire); or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills :

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Necessary Special Requirements

Professional Engineer License; valid Wisconsin driver's license; a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is required for the Traffic Engineering position within 18 months of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is not typical for someone to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. The specific compensation offered to a candidate is reviewed and based off a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, certifications, and internal equity.

Internal City applicants : please review HR Policy F2 Salary Plan and Administration regarding promotions / transfers.