Assistant City Traffic Engineer
This position is in the Public Works Transportation Engineering Division and will focus on traffic design and analysis to help advance the City Council’s priority of Safe Streets. The Assistant City Traffic Engineer will be involved in every phase of traffic engineering—from concept development to implementation—including interaction with the Beaverton Traffic Commission and the Beaverton Planning Commission.
About the role
The Assistant City Traffic Engineer works closely with both the Community Development Department and Public Works Operations to ensure safe and smooth traffic flow throughout the city. The role includes participation in transportation planning projects such as updating the City’s Transportation System Plan (TSP) and implementing the new Complete Streets policy. Additionally, the position supports and/or leads capital improvement projects and reviews site development plans and land use applications.
This position supervises and guides transportation staff, including Engineering Technicians and Project Engineers, and acts as the City Transportation Engineer in their absence.
Responsibilities
- Manage and/or support transportation projects, including in-house and consultant-designed projects.
- Inspect projects to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and standards.
- Evaluate proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments for traffic impacts and determine mitigations for safety and operational issues.
- Investigate and respond to traffic and safety concerns reported by residents and other agencies.
- Maintain and update city traffic standards, including standard drawings, special provisions, and code revisions.
- Contribute to long-range transportation planning and policy development.
- Provide up-to-date subject matter expertise in traffic engineering, including participation in professional groups; provide input on proposed regulations.
- Present technical information to city leadership, neighborhoods, and partner agencies.
- Supervise staff, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
- Eight years of experience in professional traffic engineering, including three years in a supervisory, management, or lead role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
- Registration as a civil engineer (PE) in the State of Oregon or the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire.
- Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
Pay
Salary range: $9,731.21 - $13,040.86 monthly. Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Those with additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.
Benefits
The city offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including:
- Full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), including the employee portion.
- Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan.
- Public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement.
- Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual with cash-out options.
- Wellness programs and incentives.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Bilingual pay premiums.