City Traffic Engineer

Posted: 04-Aug-26

About the role

The Traffic Engineer plans, organizes, directs, and participates in the development, operation, optimization, and maintenance of the Citywide streetlights, traffic signal and fiber optic network. This role assumes responsibility for all transportation planning, responding to public complaints related to traffic operation and safety, and reviewing development plans as they pertain to the City's transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Plan, program, optimize, and direct all City activities related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, streetlight installation, and traffic signal construction and maintenance; coordinate closely with other City departments and divisions, including the GIS Section.
• Engage with the public to solicit feedback on transportation programs and address concerns and complaints promptly.
• Establish and maintain communication with governmental bodies, private companies, organizations, or individuals to support City objectives and ensure compliance with laws and technical standards related to traffic engineering and maintenance.
• Review development proposals for compliance with traffic engineering standards.
• Review, design, and approve traffic-related plans prepared by consultants or in-house staff.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Represent the City in legal matters related to traffic and transportation; coordinate and prepare responses to legal inquiries.
• Develop and maintain a routine maintenance program for traffic control facilities.
• Monitor the performance of current traffic facilities and programs; recommend and support implementation of improvements.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of short- and long-term transportation plans; assess proposals for compliance with City standards.
• Present transportation and traffic engineering information to City Council, commissions, and other groups.
• Recommend vendors and manage contracts related to transportation planning, traffic engineering, and maintenance.
• Prepare and administer the Traffic Division’s operating budget.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in traffic engineering, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $70.93 to $90.52 per hour. Expected hiring range is $70.93 to $78.20 per hour.