Senior Traffic Engineer

The Montgomery County Engineer’s Office is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to manage and lead the County Engineer’s Office Traffic Department under the direction of the County Engineer.  This position ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws, standards, and guidelines.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are required.  Specific job duties include the following:

• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, and maintenance of County traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings
• Prepare and review traffic studies to determine appropriate treatments and traffic control to resolve safety and congestion issues
• Perform design activities and assists in the preparation of bid submittal documents for capital improvement projects (signals, signs, pavements markings, temporary traffic control plans)
• Provide traffic engineering reviews on construction plans, temporary traffic control (MOT) plans, and studies submitted by consultants related to capital improvements and commercial/residential developments
• Direct the traffic count, speed studies, access permit, and high crash monitoring programs
• Investigate public concerns/inquiries; meets with citizens to define and resolve issues
• Ability to mentor, direct activities, and supervise work of Traffic Department staff
• Assist staff in the development and budgeting of the five-year capital improvement program
• Manage civil engineering service contracts for design projects and traffic studies
• Function as the ADA coordinator for County facilities located within the public right-of-way