Assistant Traffic Engineer or Traffic Engineer

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Traffic Engineer or Traffic Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Department at Ada County Highway District in the Boise, Idaho area.  This is a full-time, exempt position. The starting salary will be dependent on qualifications. This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus!

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Traffic Engineer performs professional transportation engineering work including the traffic review of development applications and related traffic impact studies including the traffic flow and safety features of developments and developer funded projects; directs data collection for District planning and safety programs and for evaluation of traffic impacts of proposed developments; reviews the design of developer projects; serves as traffic representative on Capital projects.
• The Traffic Engineer will also supervise assigned Traffic Engineering staff.

   

  Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of transportation engineering and planning principles and practices. Must also have considerable knowledge of project planning and project management principles and practices, and statistical research procedures as they apply to traffic engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related Engineering field is required.
• Registered Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) is required, or the ability to obtain within one year.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience may be acceptable.

A completed application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30pm, March 28, 2024.  Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St., Garden City, ID 83714.