Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer

Careers In Government; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in municipal engineering is seeking an Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer to join their Public Works Department. This role involves reviewing and approving traffic signal plans, conducting traffic studies, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of traffic engineering principles and experience with signal design software. The position offers a full-time opportunity with room for growth, as well as a competitive salary range. If you are passionate about improving urban infrastructure and making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in traffic engineering or related field required.
• 4-6 years of experience in traffic engineering based on position level.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve traffic signal plans and designs.
• Conduct traffic studies and analyses to improve safety and efficiency.
• Supervise engineering staff and coordinate with city departments.

Skills

Traffic Engineering Principles

Signal Design Software

Traffic Safety Standards

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Traffic Signal Design Software

Traffic Simulation Software

Job description

Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer

City of Concord, CA

Concord, California United States View Map

Posted: Feb 04, 2025

• Salary: $120,161.60 - $179,732.80 Annually USD

Job Characteristics
***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***
Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer
***A 4% salary increase is scheduled for July 7, 2025***

The City of Concord's Public Works Department is recruiting for one full-time Associate/Senior Transportation Engineer. This position may be filled at either the Associate Transportation Engineer or Senior Transportation Engineer level, depending on experience and education. This position is open until filled and may close at any time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Senior Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Engineer in that the Senior performs more complex work and works more independently.

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for reviewing and approving traffic signal plans, including signal design, cabinet specifications, and signal timing plans, plans for fiber optic networks and other Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects, and traffic safety and striping plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, signal design software, traffic signal timing optimization, network design principles related to fiber optic infrastructure and ITS technologies, and traffic safety and striping design standards.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Plans, performs, and reviews studies of traffic conditions; evaluates statistical and physical data, such as that pertaining to traffic flow and volume, circulation patterns, roadway capacity, feasibility of improvements; projected traffic loads, parking facilities, and traffic operations aspects of land use plans.
2. Directs and performs investigations of complaints and analysis of traffic accident reports and hazards; conducts experiments with alternative plans including modifications in signal or control devices and traffic direction and speed; evaluates results and makes appropriate recommendations.
3. Plans and performs transportation activities, such as preparing and reviewing plan lines; cost estimates; grant applications for Federal Aid; street improvement programs; freeway access studies; environmental impact reports; general plans for streets, pedestrians, and bicycles; developer's street fee obligations; and transportation system management programs.
4. Using discretion in the interpretation of established engineering standards and practices; prepares and presents a variety of plans and reports for the purpose of ensuring safe and uncongested traffic conditions; assists with developing recommendations for the change of traffic ordinances and regulations. Reviews plans submitted by consultants.
5. Answers interrogatories, gives depositions and prepares other background information including accident reconstruction for attorneys to defend the City in actions arising from traffic accidents on City streets.
6. Confers with other departments, citizen groups, consultants, and agencies regarding traffic matters such as accident prevention, speed control, transit routes and stops, equipment alternatives, and public information; assists with the coordination of City traffic programs by boundary areas and agencies.
7. Coordinates transportation studies with various City work units including Planning, Redevelopment, City Attorney, City Manager, consultants and individual members of the City Council and Planning Commission.
8. Prepares plans and specifications for traffic channelization and the placement of traffic signs, signals, or other control devices; review bids for contractor installation of traffic signals.
9. Performs related administrative duties including assisting the Division Head in budget development, preparing work requests, initiating purchase orders, and processing and maintaining records.
10. Supervises professional and technical engineering staff. Applies City and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work and to the work group; prepares work appraisals and discusses performance evaluations, initiates official disciplinary actions as necessary; identifies and/or resolves subordinate complaints.
11. Carries out and participates in a variety of information collection activities, such as interviewing prospective employees, and fact finding pertinent to budget needs, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, subordinate complaints, and operating problems.
12. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City.
13. Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Transportation Engineer
Education: A Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering.
Experience: Four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession.
Other: Must possess California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is highly desirable.

Senior Transportation Engineer
Education: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering.
Experience: Six years or four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, respectively.
Other: Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is required.

A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or [e-mail] prior to the final filing date.

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