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Under the supervision of a Senior Public Works Engineer or Senior Planner, the Public Works Transportation Engineer is responsible for the professional and administrative engineering and design work involved in the development and implementation of various transportation-related civil engineering projects within the public right-of-way for the City of Burlington, generally including streets, multi-modal transportation facilities, traffic operations, and structures but excluding water, wastewater, and stormwater design. The Public Works Transportation Engineer is distinguished by the knowledge of basic transportation planning and civil engineering standards and policies, basic project management procedures, and the ability to make independent decisions regarding technical tasks. The Public Works Transportation Engineer provides assistance for projects and programs, manages small-scale projects, and has work assigned, reviewed, scheduled, and prioritized by a Senior Staff. This position will also manage and supervise seasonal staff within the group.

\ Union Affiliation:Non-Union\ Pay Grade 21:\$83,957.00 - \$93,709.00 Annually

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the community, the City Administration, and all departments and commissions in developing concepts, plans and cost estimates for construction and/or improvements for transportation facilities. With guidance on the vision, goals, objectives, and needs of projects, this work includes obtaining professional services; preparing contract documents, plans and renderings, specifications, opinion of probable cost, bid documents; and obtaining permits.
• Lead, supervise, and/or support in-house civil/transportation engineering and traffic safety projects from conceptual design to project completion. Present plans and renderings at public and community meetings. Document and make recommendations for appropriate plan deviations or variances from a standard as appropriate.
• Prepare and/or review transportation planning reports; traffic studies; traffic engineering specifications/quantities/estimates of cost; construction schedules; and project budget, design and construction details relative to individual projects.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively. Communicate regularly with officials at all levels within the City administration; City departments; local, regional, and state transportation planners, engineers, and providers; consultants and contractors; and the public.
• Balance needs and resources. Collaboratively prioritize projects and develop conceptual improvement plans that balance the needs of the public, the City, and the region with the availability and constraints of known resources.
• Encourage inclusivity. Understand the importance of diverse participation and include all relevant stakeholders in project and program development. Advance public participation and outreach for the Engineering Division.
• Monitor the engineering and technical performance of contractors and consultants to ensure success of the projects.
• Serve as project manager on projects to manage related budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, and assist with the development and management of plans, permit checklists and scopes of work.
• Maintain financial records for projects and make recommendations for payments to contractors and consultants.
• Solicit and utilize the services of consulting engineering and designers.
• Represent the City at various public forums and meetings.
• Stay abreast of and ensures compliance with local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• rovide management and technical oversight to seasonal staff within workgroup.

\ Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Performs other duties as required.