Traffic Safety Engineer

Traffic Safety Engineer

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03962

Department

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The Traffic Safety Engineer is responsible for researching, investigating, and evaluating requests brought by the public regarding traffic safety issues. The incumbent will conduct field investigations to review existing roadway conditions, including sight distance, signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, and other roadway features. The position additionally reviews traffic data, such as speed, traffic volume, accident and other roadway data. The incumbent will also respond to requests from citizens related to traffic safety issues.

Essential Duties

• Analyze traffic safety issues. identify potential roadway improvements, analyze results of potential roadway improvements, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Prepare and review various reports and traffic safety studies that include recommendations for safety improvements, preparation of traffic signal warrant analysis, evaluation of traffic signal left turn phasing, and evaluation of multi-way stop control at intersections
• Manage or assist with the maintenance of the Annual Roadway Traffic Volume Program that includes ordering traffic volume counts and updating the traffic volume data for County-maintained roads posted on the County's website
• Manage the Countys Speed Ordinance program, including the development, maintenance, and implementation of speed limit changes
• Manage the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Program
• Prepare and analyze collision diagrams using crash reports
• Research innovative traffic safety measures
• Provide technical assistance to other County staff, outside contractors, and the general public regarding traffic safety issues
• Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Meet with stakeholders, citizens, and property owners as needed

Public Speaking Duties

• Communicate effectively and engage with staff, citizens, leadership and elected officials as needed.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Valid Drivers License
• Eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer I - Grade C421 - $66,331 - $109,448

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Engineer II - Grade C431 - $72,136 - $119,025

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering AND
• One year of related experience

Engineer III - Grade C451 - $85,311 - $140,763

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering AND
• Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience

Engineer IV - Grade D611 - $92,777 - $153,083

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering AND
• Four years of progressively responsible engineering experience

Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here, Engineer I, Engineer II, Engineer III, Engineer IV.

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!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

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:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

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

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Have you completed a bachelors degree in Engineering?

• Yes
• No

02

If no, will you obtain a bachelors degree in Engineering within the next 3 months?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

03

If yes, please specify your date of graduation. If no type N/A.

04

How many years of progressively responsible engineering experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

05

Describe your engineering experience. If none, type N/A.

06

How many years of traffic safety engineering experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

07

Describe your traffic safety engineering experience. If none, type N/A.

08

Do you speak any languages in addition to English?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please list the language(s) and fluency. If no, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com