Traffic Engineer

City of Vallejo; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to lead major traffic planning and safety initiatives. You will supervise professional and technical staff, coordinate with City departments, and review development proposals affecting traffic and parking.

Knowledge of CA standards and CEQA/NEPA processes is essential. Ideal candidates will have five years in traffic/transportation engineering, a relevant civil engineering background, and CA PE or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of traffic or transportation engineering experience in a public works setting.
• Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in California preferred; or Professional Civil Engineer with traffic experience.
• Knowledge of Caltrans/ DMV standards, CEQA/NEPA, and traffic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead city-wide traffic planning, safety and control programs and oversee related projects.
• Analyze transportation issues and prepare studies including LOS, VMT, and signal coordination.
• Design and modify traffic control systems and prepare plans/specifications/estimates.
• Review development plans for traffic impact and coordinate CEQA/NEPA elements.
• Coordinate with officials, contractors and staff; prepare reports and presentations.
• Oversee contracts with traffic and transportation consultants; supervise staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license in CA (traffic) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

SimTraffic

MS Excel

Job description

THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

This is an advanced level engineering classification. Work in this class is distinguished from that of lower classes by the administrative responsibilities performed in overseeing additional engineering personnel and/or for assigning and reviewing work on major projects. The Traffic Engineer works as a project leader on major projects or programs and provides support to other Public Works Sections and City Departments. Either registration as a Traffic Engineer (which is preferred) or a Professional Civil Engineer with traffic engineering experience in the State of California is required.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of civil engineering design and construction, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, best practices; and will bring creative, innovative, and tech savvy solutions and ideas to expand and improve services for the City of Vallejo.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general direction from higher level management staff.
• Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical engineering staff.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department operates to protect the City of Vallejo's interest in both new development and the operation of existing City infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and contract management assistance to all City departments. It is the Engineering Division's responsibility to schedule, design, prepare specifications, acquire permits, secure rights-of-way, advertise, bid, and manage all capital improvement projects as directed and approved by the City Council and the City Manager. Other engineering responsibilities include plan review, obtaining and holding applicable permits and encroachment agreements, and observing the construction of new public infrastructure to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Lead, coordinate, implement, and participate in comprehensive City-wide traffic planning, safety and control programs; including all traffic safety and congestion management actions.
• Analyze transportation issues and problems; prepare various types of transportation studies including Traffic and Multimodal Level of Service, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), Level of Traffic Stress, signal coordination, traffic calming, traffic and multi-modal counts, etc. by analyzing traffic generation factors and traffic flow patterns, including determining speed characteristics, reviewing accident records and determining warrants for traffic control devices; coordinate and participate in traffic and parking data collection and tabulation.
• Design, maintain or modify traffic control systems to ensure the safe and effective flow of traffic along City streets and support proper transportation planning; coordinate preparation of designs, plans, specifications and estimates for installation, removal, replacement or modification of traffic signals, traffic signs and other traffic control devices and markings; create and maintain complex computerized spreadsheets and databases and apply specialized traffic computer programs and software including transportation models.
• Review subdivision and other applicable plans and rezoning requests for impact upon traffic and parking conditions and other factors as assigned. Lead the Public Works Department's efforts in developing and/or responding to traffic/transportation elements of any/all CEQA/NEPA documents such as environmental impact reports.
• Confer with officials, contractors, consulting engineers, staff, other agencies, community groups and residents regarding traffic engineering projects and programs, transportation planning and services, traffic circulation, parking, traffic safety, pavement management, and other related issues; evaluate and initiate action on traffic suggestions and complaints.
• Oversee the work of and administer contracts for traffic and transportation consultants.
• May provide staff support to boards or commissions; participate on boards and committees as assigned; prepare and deliver presentations.
• Support City Attorney/Risk Management in claims/litigation against the City.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, summaries and recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate and monitor the work of, and provide training and direction to, assigned staff and consultants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern principles and practices of traffic and transportation engineering as applied to the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of public works and transportation related projects, including review of private development and redevelopment proposals.
• Governmental traffic regulations; transportation safety and traffic safety principles; State of California (Caltrans and DMV) standards (MUTCD, Highway Design Manual, Drivers Handbook, etc.), AASHTO Green Book, environmental review process including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements.
• Assessment of traffic impact fees for new development.
• Traffic modeling and simulation programs.
• Signal design.
• Transportation operational analyses.
• Traffic impact studies, such as Level of Service (LOS) and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
• Implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Modern office practices methods and equipment, including computers and designated software; and state-of-the-art traffic control technologies.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively coordinate and perform assigned professional traffic or transportation engineering work with speed and accuracy.
• Oversee design, construction and development of assigned public works projects.
• Analyze traffic and transportation issues and programs including review and comment on transportation environmental analysis.
• Execute data collection and studies.
• Prepare engineering specifications and technical reports.
• Maintain and utilize designated specialized computer software and operating systems, such as signal timing, AutoCAD, Synchro and/or SimTraffic.
• Establish, organize and maintain accurate records and recordkeeping systems.
• Interpret and analyze information, draw valid conclusions and project consequences.
• Maintain level of knowledge and certification required for satisfactory job performance.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, contractors and consultants, other agencies and the public.
• Oversee, coordinate and monitor the work of, and provide lead direction and training to, assigned staff.

Experience and Education - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

• Experience: Five years of traffic or transportation engineering experience in a Public Works Department or related agency.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in traffic or transportation engineering; or with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field with coursework emphasis, additional coursework and/or substantive work experience in traffic or transportation engineering.
• License or Certificate: Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in the State of California (preferred); or, registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (requires substantive coursework or work experience in traffic or transportation engineering).

May require possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Jannah Lunar-Kaplli at [phone] or send an email to: [e-mail] no later than Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

PRIOR TO HIRE

The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference

Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.