Lead Traffic Engineer — Vision Zero & Operations

Contra Costa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County's Public Works Department seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the Transportation Engineering Division, shaping traffic operations, reviewing plans, and guiding Neighborhood Traffic Management and Vision Zero programs. This role demands leadership, rigorous analysis, and a focus on safety and efficiency for county roads.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and several years in traffic engineering, with strong project management, communication, and team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline required.
• Significant experience in traffic engineering within public works preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Traffic Engineering team in administering the County's traffic operations program.
• Review roadway construction plans and recommend changes related to traffic engineering.
• Review subdivision plans for compliance with traffic engineering requirements.
• Prepare contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signal construction projects.
• Administer traffic-related programs, including the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and Vision Zero.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight on traffic engineering projects and initiatives.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Communication

Public works familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Contra Costa County's Public Works Department seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the Transportation Engineering Division, shaping traffic operations, reviewing plans, and guiding Neighborhood Traffic Management and Vision Zero programs. This role demands leadership, rigorous analysis, and a focus on safety and efficiency for county roads.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and several years in traffic engineering, with strong project management, communication, and team