Traffic Engineer III, IV, or V
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Merit
Job Number
26-03948
Department
Department of Planning and Development
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Class Summary
Job Description
The Traffic Engineer will report to the Division Director in the Infrastructure Development Division. This position will review development plans and traffic impact analyses submitted at both rezoning and development permit review stages to ensure compliance with the Countys Unified Development Ordinance and adopted standards. Elements in the development plans to be reviewed include street modifications, new streets, traffic control systems, and streetlights. The position will assess potential traffic impacts and coordinate with planners within the Zoning and Development Division and Gwinnett County Department of Transportation (GCDOT) on proposed improvements and mitigation measures, review and coordinate mobility components (such as multi-modal requirements) based on the County's small area plans, countywide trail vision plan, and infrastructure plans to facilitate implementation, and coordinate with GCDOT, and other local or state agencies as needed.
Essential Duties
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
This position will be filled as an Engineer III, IV, or V depending on qualification of the candidate.
Engineer III
Grade: C45(1)
Salary: $85,311 - $126,900
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer IV
Grade: D61(1)
Salary: $92,777 - $138,000
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer V
Grade: D62(1)
Salary: $100,896 - $150,082
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
Department Description
The mission of Gwinnett County's Department of Planning and Development is to continuously elevate our approach to planning for growth and delivering services through innovative, people-centered strategies. The Department is dedicated to maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture centered around its core values of excellence, integrity, transparency, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. The Department currently consists of the following divisions: Administration, Zoning and Development, Long Range Planning, Infrastructure Development, Code Enforcement, Building, Customer Experience, Housing and Community Development, Business Services, and Economic Development.
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click below:
Engineer III
Engineer IV
Engineer V
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here.
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Wellness
Family and Career
Time
Money
Protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.
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Employer Gwinnett County
Address 75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone 770.822.7915
770.822.7923