Traffic Engineer for IF Power and Public Works

Performs technical and professional level traffic and transportation engineering tasks including traffic system planning, design and operation, traffic control systems, and citywide traffic safety programs; and performs related duties as required.

Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and department staffs.

Responsible for planning and directing traffic engineering and transportation activities; assigns and reviews the work to be done on the traffic system with other team members; conducts a variety of technical engineering studies; reviews transportation planning studies; analyzes transportation impact study reports.

Interacts with the general public, vendors, contractors, and other organizations to investigate and resolve various traffic issues; timely and professionally responds to citizen requests and complaints; prepares, reviews, and makes recommendations on various traffic issues taken to the Traffic Safety Committee.

Participates in planning, budgeting, and delivering traffic engineering projects including traffic operation analysis, traffic microsimulation models, roadway design, signal design, ITS design, signing and marking and/or construction traffic control plans.  Manages City and State traffic signal operations.

Participates in the planning and updating of the traffic system capital improvement plan.  Assists in the management of the traffic budget and associated accounting.

Assists with planning level signal grant applications; responsible for preparing standards, methods and techniques for traffic improvement programs, including design policies and standard drawings and specifications for construction; supervises the collection and analysis of data related to traffic tasks; coordinates and oversees projects with other agencies and departments; prepares various traffic engineering reports.

Performs a variety of traffic engineering studies involving the use of computer programs and models; assists in the solution of difficult problems; provides training for staff as needed; participates in the selection of outside consulting firms; coordinates and directs the work of outside professional engineering consultants on City traffic projects; prepares requests for proposals. 

Works closely as a member of the team with both Idaho Falls Power and Public Works to plan, develop and implement the most effective traffic movement solutions available.  Works outside the organization with local and regional stakeholders as needed.  Maintains a positive attitude towards City and department goals.

Receives and participates in safety meetings and associated training; monitors field practices to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and practices.

Works safely in accordance with all policies, procedures and utility best practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned.