| About the Position
The City of Elk Grove seeks an Assistant Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Division. This position is open to unlicensed engineers with an engineering degree.
Description
The Traffic Engineering Division is an active division which focuses on the efficiency of traffic signal operations and safety for all road users within the City of Elk Grove.
The Assistant Engineer will have a pivotal role with data collection, speed surveys, collision diagrams, and project design; preparing work orders for operations and maintenance crews; application of traffic engineering principles; Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD); and preparing volume data, project quantities and estimates, to support the Traffic Engineering team. The position may also assist with traffic signal timing adjustments, field measurements, public engagement and design of traffic devices such as signals, speed humps, signage and striping to help ensure the safe operations of all road users.
The Assistant Engineer will be responsible for maintaining public request logs, assisting with data collection, collaborating with other departments, researching and analyzing collision data, along with maintaining accurate data and ensuring all work complies with applicable City and Traffic Engineering standards and specifications.
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least two years of experience in a traffic related field. Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, operations, scheduling, estimating, the ability to read and interpret plans, proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) programs, and experience with AutoCAD and Bluebeam are essential for the Assistant Engineer to possess.
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