Senior Traffic Engineer

City of Petaluma; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Petaluma is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead significant transportation initiatives within its Public Works Department. This role involves a commitment to engineering excellence and mentorship, focusing on sustainability and public safety to enhance community well-being. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to innovation in public service, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant municipality. Join the City of Petaluma and help shape the future of transportation engineering in this thriving community.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional committed to engineering excellence and public service.
• Experience in transportation engineering preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact transportation initiatives.
• Design and implement projects that enhance community quality of life.
• Collaborate with a progressive team valuing innovation and proactive leadership.

Skills

Engineering excellence

Mentorship

Public service

Sustainability

Innovation

Public safety

Job description

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Base pay range

$140,857.60/yr - $171,246.40/yr

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Senior Traffic Engineer

City of Petaluma, California

*3% COLA scheduled in July 2025

The City of Petaluma, California, is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its expanding Public Works Department. This position presents a unique opportunity to lead high-impact transportation initiatives in one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant and community-focused municipalities. The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional who is committed to engineering excellence, mentorship, and public service, and is driven to design and implement projects that advance sustainability, innovation, and public safety.

The selected candidate will become an integral member of a collaborative and progressive team that values innovation, proactive leadership, and cross-departmental coordination. They will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that support the City’s strategic goals and enhance the quality of life for the community. Join the City of Petaluma, where public service meets engineering excellence, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/8a7fb907-6478-46bf-9288-07a26f7298dd

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Senior Traffic Engineer Annual Salary: $140,857.60 - $171,246.40 DOE/DOQ*

*3% COLA scheduled in July 2025

PLUS, the position will receive a competitive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply immediately at wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis as ideal candidates are identified.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:

• [e-mail]
• 541-664-0376 (Direct)
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  Staffing and Recruiting

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