ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER

About the role

The City of Huntington Beach is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Public Works Department in the Transportation Division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation development impacts, traffic impact studies, and traffic and transportation planning.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, reviews and participates in the design, preparation and checking of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and reports for the construction of public infrastructure improvements and repair of public facilities.
• Conducts construction contract administration.
• Confers with other department employees and representatives of government agencies, public utilities and contractors to obtain information pertaining to the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates and to the coordination of contract requirements.
• Analyzes bids and recommends contract awards.
• Interprets specifications, drawings and details of construction and installation for field personnel.
• Prepares reports pertaining to the progress of design, construction and other activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years' experience in the design or construction of public work projects, including a minimum of two (2) years as a professional engineer.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California; or registration as a PE in another state and obtain California registration within twelve months of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning.
• Four (4) years' related engineering experience.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer required.

Skills

Effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• General leave with pay of 176 hours.
• Administrative leave with pay of 60 hours per calendar year.
• Education incentive plans.
• Group insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement benefits through the California Public Employees' Retirement System.

Pay

Salary range for Associate Civil Engineer: $98,945.60 - $139,235.20 Annually
Salary range for Senior Traffic Engineer: $121,950.40 - $171,600.00 Annually

Schedule

Employees may have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval.