Traffic Engineer

City of San Bernardino; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a Traffic Engineer for its Public Works Department. In this full-time role, you will manage traffic operations, enhance safety, and work collaboratively on transportation planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering background and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• At least 6 years of traffic or civil engineering experience, with 2 in leadership.
• Current California driver's license and Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Traffic Engineering section with oversight of staff.
• Review and ensure compliance of traffic plans and studies.
• Provide recommendations and respond to safety concerns.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technology Proficiency

Traffic Engineering Expertise

People Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Traffic engineering software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development?
Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Public Works Department as a Traffic Engineer?

About the City:
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

SanBernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Traffic Engineer to join our Public Works Department. This full-time position is responsible for managing the operations, programs, and staff of the Traffic Engineering section, with a focus on traffic safety, mobility, and long-range transportation planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in traffic and civil engineering, demonstrate effective leadership and project management skills, and be comfortable working collaboratively with city staff, developers, and regional partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional who is passionate about enhancing transportation systems and improving the quality of life for the community.

The Ideal Candidate:

• People Skills: Builds effective working relationships with internal staff, regional partners, and the public while demonstrating professionalism, confidence, and responsiveness.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences and represent the City in various settings.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in the use of traffic engineering software and modeling tools, as well as Microsoft Office applications, to analyze data, prepare reports, and support project development.
• Traffic Engineering Expertise: Brings in-depth knowledge of transportation planning, traffic safety, and operations, with a strong ability to lead complex traffic studies and implement data-driven solutions.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrates sound judgment and leadership in managing staff, coordinating projects, and working collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
  

Day in the life consists of:
As a Traffic Engineer with the City of San Bernardino, your day will center around managing traffic operations, enhancing safety, and supporting the City's transportation goals through collaboration, analysis, and leadership. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties that impact how people move through the community. Your day may include:

• Leading and managing the daily operations of the Traffic Engineering section, including oversight of staff, programs, and work plans.

• Reviewing land development project plans, traffic impacts studies, and signal designs to ensure compliance with safety and circulation standards.

• Providing technical guidance and professional recommendations to City management, internal departments, and external stakeholders.

• Responding to traffic safety concerns from residents and City officials; analyzing traffic collision data and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Overseeing the design and construction of traffic-related Capital Improvement Projects, including signals, striping, and signage.

• Coordinating with local and regional agencies on transportation planning efforts and long-range infrastructure improvements.

• Monitoring and optimizing the City's traffic signal control systems to improve traffic flow and reduce delays.

• Preparing staff reports, making public presentations, and supporting transportation policy and program development.

• Engaging with the public and community partners to promote traffic safety and mobility initiatives across the city.

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Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in civil engineering; and six (6) years of professional civil or traffic engineering experience, at least two (2) of which were in a supervisory or program management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment
A valid California driver’s license is required.Current, valid registration as a Professional Engineer in civil or traffic engineering with the California State Licensing Board.

Knowledgeof:

• Theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and civil engineering.
• Traffic modeling and forecasting methods.
• Computer applications relating to traffic engineering or analysis and traffic operations.
• Administrative principles and methods.
• Current trends, laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the section’s responsibilities.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective business communication.
• Operation of standard business computer software.
• Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.
• City human resources policies, procedures, and labor contract provisions.

Skill in:

• Strategically planning, organizing, designing, implementing, and monitoring transportation and traffic engineering projects.
• Planning, organizing, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of professional and technical staff.
• Providing professional assistance on all aspects of traffic engineering.
• Analyzing technical transportation design and engineering problems, evaluating alternative approaches, and adopting effective solutions.
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining, and applying City traffic operations and safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal legislation and regulations.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, codes, regulations, and other complex technical documents.
• Reviewing and interpreting CIP engineering plans, land development project plans, and other detailed technical documents.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

UPDATED Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will remain open until filled, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org.This recruitment will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to:

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam, and Drug screen.
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity.

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at [phone].

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.