Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer I – Traffic & Construction
Are you passionate about designing safer, more efficient transportation systems? Do you want to make a lasting impact on a growing community? The City of Idaho Falls is seeking a Civil Engineer I (Engineer in Training) – Traffic & Construction to help shape the city’s infrastructure and enhance mobility for residents and visitors alike.
About the Role
As a Civil Engineer I, you will play a key role in evaluating the City’s transportation and traffic needs, working on projects related to:
- Traffic control and safety
- Signing and striping
- Traffic data collection and analysis
This position offers a dynamic blend of technical and professional responsibilities, providing the opportunity to develop your engineering expertise while contributing to vital public works initiatives.
Salary & Benefits
- Full Salary Range: $32.85 - $45.90 per hour
- Starting Salary: $32.85 - $35.75 per hour (based on experience)
The City of Idaho Falls values its employees and is committed to providing excellent public service while fostering career growth and development.
About the Public Works Department
Public Works is made up of 6 divisions that include: Engineering, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Sanitation, Street, Wastewater and Water. The Department is tasked with supervising and controlling all construction, operation, and maintenance of public streets, alleys, and right-of-ways. In addition, the Department manages 3 utilities that encompass refuse removal, potable water and wastewater
Why Idaho Falls?
The largest city in eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and outdoor adventure. As the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, residents enjoy world-class recreation, a thriving economy, and a welcoming community. With its own municipal power utility and the state’s second-largest airport, Idaho Falls continues to grow while maintaining its small-town charm.
Ready to be part of a team that builds the future of Idaho Falls? Apply today and start making an impact!
Essential Functions:
Reviews signing and striping layouts for City designed projects and suggests traffic study needs.
Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the public and department staff.
Interacts with the public, City staff, contractors and other organizations to investigate and resolve various traffic issues; timely and professionally responds to citizen requests and complaints; prepares, reviews and makes recommendations on various traffic issues taken to the Traffic Safety Committee and Downtown Parking Committee.
Provides support and backup to the City Traffic Engineer and City Engineer in the management of the traffic signal system, including monitoring of operations and signal timing adjustments, as needed.
Prepares diagrams for sign placement, pavement markings, construction traffic flow patterns, parking lay-outs and bike lanes; utilizes basic civil drafting methods, software and equipment; reads and interprets plans and sketches.
Conducts surveys and traffic studies as directed by supervisors; investigates requests for traffic control devices; performs a variety of traffic engineering studies involving the use of computer programs; conducts surveys of traffic density; obtains and organizes data concerning accidents and tabulates results; prepares initial recommendations and reports to supervisor and Mayor and City Council.
Determines and prioritizes traffic count and speed study data collection for short-term and long-term needs. Creates, maintains and keeps current traffic engineering study data files; reviews subdivision applications and plans prepared by City and consulting firms; reviews temporary traffic control plans submitted by contractors; prepares traffic control plans upon request from City Departments doing work within the City Right-of-way.
Provides technical support and training regarding traffic control devices and markings to other departments and traffic maintenance staff.
Performs lead field inspection role for projects involving thermoplastics, lane markings and various traffic control devices.
May address civic groups and perform other public relations activities; assists in preparing Division budget; assists with other Public Works projects and assignments as needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of project management techniques and practices; knowledge of design engineering, survey, inspection, and signing and striping, as each is essential to a variety of municipal projects; knowledge of engineering standards and requirements as established by various State and Federal Agencies (i.e., Idaho Transportation Department, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Health and Welfare, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Aviation Administration); knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways; knowledge of survey practices and equipment operation; knowledge of intricacies involved in inspection of construction work; knowledge of traffic engineering systems and standards; considerable knowledge of various software applications, i.e., ArcGIS, ArcReader, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, etc.
Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to develop effective working relationships with Public Works Department administration and division heads, fellow professionals, the public, and subordinates; ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with a variety of problems affecting the image of local government.
3. Special Qualifications:
Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and be a Certified Engineer Intern in the State of Idaho or equivalent in another state.
