Senior Civil Engineer

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with significant experience in traffic operations, traffic signal systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation technology programs. They are a collaborative leader who combines strong technical expertise with sound engineering judgment and the ability to effectively manage complex traffic, transportation, and ITS infrastructure and programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and makes decisions related to traffic signal operations, signal timing, adaptive signal systems, communications networks, traffic management software, and emerging transportation technologies.
• Develops and reviews traffic impact studies, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analyses, and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manages staff, consultants, and professional services contracts while successfully delivering projects from planning through implementation.
• Balances technical requirements, budgets, schedules, stakeholder expectations, and long-term operational needs while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service.
• Fosters accountability, encourages innovation, and supports professional growth within high-performing teams.
• Buils productive relationships with colleagues, consultants, partner agencies, and the community, and communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identifies opportunities to improve transportation systems through technology, process enhancements, and grant funding.
• Delivers innovative solutions that enhance safety, mobility, reliability, and quality of life while supporting the City's growing needs and long-term vision.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of managing staff, consultants, and professional services contracts while successfully delivering projects from planning through implementation. They must also have a strong commitment to customer service and a commitment to public service.