Montgomery County Government · 2 hours ago
Engineer Technician I/II, Grade 17/18
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expMontgomery County Government is seeking an Engineer Technician I/II to join its Traffic Signal Engineering team. This role involves constructing, modifying, and maintaining traffic signal devices and Intelligent Transportation System devices as part of the County's Advanced Transportation Management System.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Prepares traffic signal documents, including but not limited to signal pole locations, traffic signal indication location and configuration, traffic signal phasing, timing and sequence, pavement markings, and intersection-related signing
Conduct traffic evaluations and field investigations to review traffic safety and/or operational improvements requests
Coordinate and inspect the installation and modification of traffic control devices
Prepare work orders to arrange installation and modifications of traffic control devices
Coordinate work activities with the Transportation Management Center (TMC), the Technical Center, and other work units within MCDOT
Review and submit comments regarding traffic signal plans offered by the Maryland State Highway Administration and engineering consultants for the County or developers based on the department's guidelines and principles, and the guiding principles as presented in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Answer telephone inquiries, letters, and emails, and respond to other agency/citizen requests related to signal operations. Projects or programs
Perform field investigations of traffic signal operations
Qualification
Required
Considerable (three (3) years) experience in an applicable technical field that has required the application of principles of physical science and mathematics to assist engineers in solving civil, traffic, or environmental engineering problems
Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a criminal record check/background investigation to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role
Thorough (five (5) years) experience in an applicable technical field that has required the application of principles of physical science and mathematics to the solution of civil, traffic, fire protection, or environmental engineering problems
Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class 'C' (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
Completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a criminal record check/background investigation to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role
Preferred
Proficient experience utilizing computers, computer applications, and internet-based services
Oral and Written communication
Company
Montgomery County Government
Government for Montgomery County, Maryland
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beryl Feinberg
Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer in the Department of General Services
Karen Quinlan Hawkins
Chief Operating Officer, Finance Dept
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