Senior Traffic Engineer / Traffic Engineer
Salary
$88,656.00 - $137,808.00 Annually
Location
City of Irving, TX
Job Type
Professional
Job Number
2600150
Department
Traffic and Transportation
Opening Date
04/29/2026
Job Posting
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties will include managing a diverse range of traffic engineering projects, acting as contact for the Traffic and Transportation Department for development review (new construction, planning and building permit reviews); ensuring the planning, design and operation of traffic systems to enhance safety, mobility, and efficiency; supporting senior staff and mentoring junior engineers and traffic engineering technicians; authoring/revising technical specifications and design manuals; utilizing advanced expertise in traffic analysis, transportation planning/schematic design, engineering plan review and roadway design; representing the Department in public meetings; collaborating closely with local agencies, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The Senior Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with six years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license (P.E.) with three years of experience as a professional engineer, and a valid state-issued driver's license. The Traffic Engineer position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with three years of civil engineering experience, a Texas Professional Engineering license, and a valid state-issued driver's license. Previous municipal experience preferred. A résumé must be submitted with the application.
SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN28 / FULL PAY RANGE $8,147 - $11,484 PER MONTH ($97,764 - $137,808 ANNUALLY)
TRAFFIC ENGINEER PAY GRADE EN26 / FULL PAY RANGE $7,388 - $10,416 PER MONTH ($88,656 - $124,992 ANNUALLY)
Full Job Description
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Culture
The Transportation Department operates and maintains the city's streets and traffic control devices. The department is split into two divisions: Streets and Traffic.
Traffic and Transportation / Streets Division
The Streets Division provides safe and well-maintained streets, alleys, sidewalks and drainage facilities for the use of citizens and residents.
Traffic Division
The Traffic Division plans, operates and maintains the transportation systems within the city of Irving in a safe, efficient and proactive manner.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.
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Professional Engineering Licensure Requirement - Do you have a Texas Professional Engineering License?
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Civil Engineering Experience - How many years of civil engineering experience do you have (including time as a graduate engineer)?
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What engineering/design/CAD software are you proficient in?
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Do you have previous municipal work experience? If so, in what capacity? If you have none, please write N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Irving
Address 825 W. Irving Blvd
Irving, Texas, 75060
Phone 972-721-2696
Website https://www.irvingtx.gov/