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Senior Traffic Engineer

City of Sandy Springs
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Are you ready to take the lead in shaping safer, smarter streets? The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to organize and direct our multimodal traffic engineering program. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of making our transportation systems efficient, safe, and forward-looking — from managing congestion and bottlenecks to driving our long-term goal of zero fatal and serious injury crashes by 2040.

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Oversee the multimodal traffic engineering program and customer service to include but not limited to:
    • Managing the City’s Intersection Operations and Safety Program;
    • Overseeing traffic engineering operational analyses to identify bottlenecks and congested intersections and corridors;
    • Assessing traffic safety across all modes;
    • Developing the annual traffic safety program to achieve zero fatal and serious injury crashes by 2040;
  • Coordinating, communicating and responding to internal and external customers (Elected Officials, City Management, Public Works, Community Development, Communications, Special Events, Citizens) on traffic engineering topics.
  • Manage roadway safety studies, intersection improvement projects, and traffic control device upgrade projects. 
  • Manage the City's Traffic Calming Program to include:
    • Applying the approved City Traffic Calming Policy and coordinating with citizens on traffic calming requests; 
    • Meeting with neighborhoods to discuss traffic calming requests;
    • Coordinating with Police, Communications, and GIS Departments to develop traffic calming plans;
    • Estimated costs; 
    • Preparing presentations; and
    • Overseeing construction and maintenance of traffic calming devices.
  • Review and approve recommended traffic control devices and striping plans.
  • Review traffic engineering studies.
  • Review and approve special permit applications related to road and lane closures and compliance with pertinent codes and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
  • Oversee, review and approve traffic field investigations including intersection sight distance and stopping sight distance measurements by other engineers or field staff as well as prepare vegetation trimming letters.
  • Review and approve temporary traffic control plans for construction projects and film permits.
  • Direct procurement of traffic counts and speed studies for traffic calming and traffic studies.
  • Develop sketches, concepts and projects to reduce congestion and crashes.
  • Conduct before and after studies to determine the effectiveness of countermeasures.
  • Prepare signing and marking plans for safe travel by vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
  • Monitors follow-up and responses to citizen complaints, City Management and City Council Member requests; ensures service requests are prioritized based on importance/priority and ensures appropriate follow-up communication.
  • Monitors development related to Traffic and Transportation Unit Services’ on-going work activities and special projects; evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedure improvements.
  • Oversee and prepare updates to policies on the use and implementation of traffic control devices. 
  • Prepare an update to citywide List of Roadways for street speed limits every three (3) years and to submit to the Georgia Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety to support City of Sandy Springs Police radar enforcement permit.



Additional Functions:

  • Normal workday is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • Position requires rotational after hours on-call support and emergency operations support, including holidays and special events.



Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in transportation/traffic or related field; 
  • MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation/Traffic Engineering preferred. (Masters degree is equivalent to two years of experience).
  • Seven (7) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Project management experience.
  • Must pass post offer background check and drug screen.

 

Specific License or Certification Required: 

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with a good driving history. 
  • Professional Engineer's license in Georgia. 

 

Specific License or Certification Preferred:

  • Certifications in Roadway Safety Professional (RSP) and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) preferred.

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:  

  • Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations and standards; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, trends and advances in the traffic/transportation profession; reads professional literature to stay up to date with best practices; stays actively engaged in traffic-related professional societies such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the Intelligent Transportation Society of Georgia (ITS Georgia).
  • Knowledge of federal, state, local rules and regulations regarding Traffic engineering methods including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). 
  •  Knowledge of Traffic Engineering means, methods, and standards. 
  • Knowledge and application of federal and state grant processes and procedures, including working knowledge of the Georgia Department of Transportation Plan Development Process and the Local Administered Project process.
  • Skill in communication, both verbally and in written form. 
  • Ability to manage projects, programs, and competing demands. 
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas and analysis to non-technical staff. 
  • Ability to assess and identify best solution(s) to address multimodal traffic operational and safety concerns. 
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications for creating spreadsheets, correspondence, presentations, reports, databases, etc. 
  • Proficient in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 
  • Knowledge and application of traffic engineering software (Synchro, HCS, SimTraffic, CORSIM, VISSIM, Autoturn). 
  • Knowledge and application of computer aided design software (Civil WorkSuite, Microstation or AutoCAD) and ArcGIS. 
  • Knowledge and application of project management software (Microsoft Project, Trimble Unity Construct or similar).
  • Ability to obtain GA SWCC Level 1B certification within one year.
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.

Perks & Benefits:


• Two competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Access to an on-site gym

 

About Sandy Springs:
Sandy Springs is Georgia’s sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia’s most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene—all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

 

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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