Traffic Engineer, Principal

Job description

JOB IMPORTANT APPLICANT INFORMATION

The advertised salary range provided covers the entire compensation spectrum for the position classification. The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $111,282.77 to $136,321.39 annually. It's essential to note that the actual salary offered will be determined based on several factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity considerations.

IMPORTANT DATES

First Application Review (Midpoint): Thursday, May 21, 2026

Application Deadline:

Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59

PMFirst Round Interviews:

Week of June 15, 2026

Second Round Interviews:

Week of June 22, 2026

Anticipated Start Date:

Monday, July 13, 2026JOB

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing, leading and supervising professional, paraprofessional and technical staff engaged in providing development engineering support to Town staff, developers, engineers, architects and contractors. The position oversees traffic engineering activities by analyzing, interpreting and performing engineering plan design, review, and field inspections, and by designing and coordinating construction projects and contracts.

DISTINGUISHING

CHARACTERISTICSThis is a senior level professional classification in the engineering job family. Incumbent(s) perform the full range of advanced engineering duties that demonstrates broad practical knowledge in a variety of processes, methods, techniques and best practices. Work involves planning, directing and coordinating complex assignments, modifying established guidelines, and initiating new approaches. As a first-level supervisor, this position may assign and review work, train staff in work procedures, provide technical guidance, evaluate performance, address employee concerns, and make recommendations related to hiring, discipline, and other personnel actions.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs.

Supervises staff; directs and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs daily work; counsels, coaches, and disciplines assigned employees; completes employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and make hiring recommendations.

Coordinates and oversees traffic engineering work activities; assigns projects; monitors work progress; reviews completed work for accuracy and compliance; and resolves complex or sensitive technical or operational issues.

Reviews, evaluates, and comments on traffic engineering plans and traffic studies for development projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and specifications.

Responds to traffic related requests and inquiries from a variety of stakeholders; receives, reviews, and/or investigates requests from citizens for traffic mitigation in neighborhoods, signing requests, speed limit adjustments, or other traffic safety devices. Coordinates traffic studies, analyze findings, prepare reports and provides professional recommendations based on findings.

Manages the design and construction of traffic signal capital improvement projects; develops scopes of work and project schedules, and budgets; assists in preparing contracts with design consultants and contractors and manages project budgets.

Participates in regional transportation planning, committees, and partnering activities with applicable governmental agencies; may serve as a lead on advisory committees.

Develops traffic engineering standards, specifications, details, and procedures; develops associated policies or modifies existing policies related to Town's Transportation Plan.

Develops and assists with the preparation and management of the traffic engineering capital improvement budget; participates in the development and management of the division operating budget; develops funding requests and grant applications; develops intergovernmental agreements for multi-jurisdictional transportation projects.

Conducts field reviews and inspections of traffic signal systems and equipment; monitors, analyzes, and recommends solutions to resolve existing traffic issues or conditions; adjusts signal timing to ensure traffic is moving efficiently and safely.

Oversees and manages the review and approval of traffic-related plans. Performs field reviews to ensure the contractors are adhering to approved plans.

Participates in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

Makes presentations to Town Council and other public and private groups.

Applies engineering principles to roadway design and traffic control matters; prepares administrative, technical, and statistical reports on traffic operational matters such as crashes, pedestrian activities, safety measures, and related traffic and transportation issues or concerns.

Performs related work as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS

Physical Strength for this classification is indicated below with an "X"

XSedentary:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Light:

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Medium:

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Heavy:

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Very Heavy:

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occurs

Note:

This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

Physical DemandBrief DescriptionCFORNStandingCommunicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work dutiesXSittingDesk workXWalkingTo other departments/offices/office equipmentXLiftingSupplies, filesXCarryingSupplies, filesXPushing/PullingFile draws, tables and chairsXReachingFor supplies, for filesXHandlingPaperworkXFine DexterityComputer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipmentXKneelingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXCrouchingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXCrawlingUnder equipmentXBendingFiling in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/groundXTwistingFrom computer to telephone, getting inside vehiclesXClimbingStairs, step stoolXBalancingOn step stoolXVisionReading, computer screen, drivingXHearingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipmentXTalkingCommunicating with co-workers and public and on telephoneXFoot ControlsDrivingXOther (Specify)

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Standard office equipment; vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

DWMSNDailySeveral Times Per WeekSeveral Times Per MonthSeasonallyNeverHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNHealth & Safety FactorsDWMSNMechanical HazardsXRespiratory HazardsXChemical HazardsXExtreme TemperaturesXElectrical HazardsXNoise and VibrationXFire HazardsXWetness/HumidityXExplosivesXPhysical HazardsXCommunicable DiseasesXPhysical Danger or AbuseXOther (Specify Below

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CFORNContinuouslyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNever2/3 or more time1/3 to 2/3 of timeUp to 1/3 time< 1 hour per weekNever occursDescription of Non-Physical DemandsCFORNTime PressureXEmergency SituationXFrequent Change of TasksXIrregular Work Schedule/OvertimeXPerforming Multiple Tasks SimultaneouslyXWorking Closely with Others as Part of a TeamXTedious or Exacting WorkXNoisy/Distracting EnvironmentXOther (Specify Below)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION

XOffice EnvironmentWarehouseShopRecreation/Neighborhood CenterVehicleOutdoorsCombination of Office, Vehicle and FieldOther (Specify Below)