Overview
Transportation Engineer Jobs in Wilmington, Delaware, USA at City of Wilmington
Position: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Salary/Pay Rate:
Level 10 – $71,965 to $107,947
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
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Title: Transportation Engineer
Company: City of Wilmington
Location: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Category: Engineering (Environmental Compliance, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer), Transportation (Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics)
