Sr. Civil Engineer job in Wake Forest
Organization: | Town of Wake Forest | Job Category: | Engineering and Technology | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | North Carolina (NC) | City: | Wake Forest | Post Code: | 27587 | Salary and Benefits: | DOQ | Post Date: | 04/29/2024 |
General Statement of Duties Additionally, this position may perform varied and responsible duties requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental policy, regulations, and operational procedures and the ability to allow considerable attention to detail and accuracy as well as the ability to exercise judgment and initiative, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established by procedures. When assigned to Transportation Engineering, the employee performs analytical work to review traffic engineering studies and Traffic Impact Analysis’ submitted by private consultants for new development and Town and State transportation projects. Plan review for new development plays a key role in ensuring that transportation networks are designed to meet the Town’s plans and ordinances. The Transportation Engineer will oversee transportation construction contracts and calculate the overall costs for a project and may often serve as the project manager for contracts with professional engineering consulting firms to conduct special planning and design studies for proposed capital projects. The position will utilize data from traffic studies and other local and regional data sources to assess system safety and capacity needs to develop projects, countermeasures, and funding strategies to help improve the Town’s transportation system and protect local neighborhoods. The Transportation Engineer will represent the Town with other local, state, and federal agencies. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engineering Director and is evaluated based on a review of work, conferences, meeting performance measures, and working per assigned duties. The employee exercises considerable judgment and independence of action, including contacts with citizens, contractors, and developers. |