Engineer I/Engineer II-Traffic

Salary: $78,144.00 - $125,421.00 Annually
Location : College Station, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 1/22/2027 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range: $78,144-96,154

Description
Under general supervision of the City Engineer, the Engineer I / II is responsible for assisting in providing professional engineering services in connection with traffic operations, safety and mobility for the City of College Station.

Principal Duties

1. Perform professional engineering work in administering, planning, evaluating, and designing traffic engineering studies and plans.
2. Conduct evaluations of transportation and safety concerns, including intersection sight triangles, speed studies, and traffic data collection. Correspond with citizens about concerns and/or complaints.
3. Review and approve traffic control plans associated with City or development construction projects.
4. Evaluate and review traffic impact analyses and coordinate with Planning and Development Services & the Capital Projects Departments regarding comments and recommendations.
5. Monitor traffic and collect data during special events or as deemed necessary.
6. Develop traffic control plans when needed for street maintenance or other activities.
7. Evaluate sign and striping installations for construction and maintenance activities.
8. Conduct traffic engineering studies, corresponding with citizens about concerns and/or complaints, managing consultants and capital improvement projects.
9. Evaluate and plan the City's transportation system. Evaluate and determine causes of and recommend solutions for traffic congestion.
10. Attend and participate in professional group meetings, stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transportation engineering.
11. Document work performed in an asset management system.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

Engineer I

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or closely related field and four (4) to six (6) years of civil engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO's) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events.

Engineer II

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or closely related field and six (6) to eight (8) years of civil engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain by reciprocity within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO's) A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be available for after-hour emergency response and/or availability for occasional after-hour duties which may include game-day operations, neighborhood meetings, City Council meetings, or other events.

Preferred:

Master's degree in civil engineering or closely related field
Experience in municipal government.
Demonstrated knowledge of traffic management technology and transportation systems
Demonstrated public speaking abilities.

Supplemental Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.cstx.gov/careers

recruiting@cstx.gov
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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Do you hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (TBPELS)? If not, do you hold an engineering license from another state?
02

Describe your experience conducting traffic engineering studies, including speed studies, intersection sight distance evaluations, traffic data collection, and traffic impact analyses (TIAs). Provide examples of projects you have worked on and explain how you applied engineering standards, such as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), AASHTO guidelines, and the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), to evaluate and resolve traffic safety or operational issues.
03

Describe your experience working for or with municipal governments or other public agencies. Include your responsibilities and any experience coordinating with city departments, elected officials, developers, or the public.
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Is there any additional information you would like to share regarding your experience, qualifications, or skills that would make you a strong candidate for this position?
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