Senior Traffic Engineer or Engineer

Senior Traffic Engineer or Engineer

Salary

$58.30 - $78.22 Hourly

Location

Santa Clarita, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

2025-6

Department

Public Works

Division

Traffic

Opening Date

06/30/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description/Duties and Responsibilities

Engineer

$58.30 - $70.86/hour

Steps 1 - 5

OR

Senior Traffic Engineer

$64.35 - $78.22/hour

Steps 1 - 5

This Engineer position performs a variety of professional civil and traffic engineering projects relating to the planning, designing, operation, construction, and maintenance of the City's transportation system; checks engineering plans, estimates, reports, and specifications for a wide variety of civil and private development projects; acts as a project manager on major traffic related capital projects; maintains engineering records and maps; performs other related duties as required.

The Senior Traffic Engineer position is responsible for performing the most complex design plan review and construction management of traffic and transportation projects and providing supervisory oversight to other engineers. Incumbents perform complex professional traffic engineering assignments requiring considerable knowledge of various aspects of civil and traffic engineering, including transportation system construction, traffic congestion management, transportation design, and traffic control systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineer:

• Independently performs a variety of complex traffic and transportation engineering functions related to traffic safety, circulation, neighborhood traffic, and traffic signals; coordinates work with City staff and outside agencies to address traffic issues
• Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans and specifications, including, but not limited to, traffic signal, signing and striping, traffic control, and special event traffic management plans
• Responds to, investigates, and resolves difficult traffic engineering inquiries, requests, and complaints, including performing traffic studies in the field
• May supervise, train, develop, and mentor employees; evaluates performance and resolves employee performance issues
• Assists in preparing and presenting information at City and community meetings
• Assists in developing and implementing traffic signal timing and coordination plans; operates the City's Traffic Signal Operation Center to address traffic congestion and safety issues
• Serves as lead project manager over traffic and transportation construction projects; supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation improvements and management of construction contracts
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community-based organizations, other agencies, City management and staff, and the public
• Evaluates traffic impact and parking needs for land use and development plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Traffic Engineer:

In addition to the to the job duties and responsibilities listed for the Engineer, this level:

• Supervises assigned employees within the Traffic and Transportation Planning division; establishes goals and professional development opportunities for employees; trains, develops and mentors employees; evaluates performance and resolves employee performance issues
• Conducts complex transportation planning studies and analyses; recommends and implements long-range planning strategies to complex transportation planning issues; ensures compliance with the General Plan, Circulation Element, Unified Development Code, City policies, and Federal, State and local laws
• Reviews applications for planned developments, tentative tract and parcel maps, zone changes, and conditional use permits; establishes conditions for project approval by analyzing projects with respect to relevant city policies, ordinances and regulations; reviews final working drawings to ensure compliance with approved projects and conditions
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the Traffic and Transportation Planning division; assists in developing short- and long-term program goals; recommends programs and projects to meet these goals
• Coordinates and participates in the resolution of major traffic engineering issues; including the preparation of verbal presentations and technical reports on traffic engineering issues; responds to interrogations in cases involving the City's Traffic System; interfaces with other agencies, including Los Angeles County, Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and others on traffic-related issues
• Attends and organizes and presents information at City and community meetings
• Interprets engineering standards, codes, and regulations; explains required traffic and transportation construction requirements, and construction and mitigation methods to owners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors; coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies
• Prepares and reviews traffic impact and circulation studies, parking studies, school-related circulation studies, and traffic safety studies; prepares and reviews traffic signal plans, sign/striping plans, detour plans, specifications, cost estimates, and environmental issues
• Facilitates and leads discussions and presentations with City staff, developers, property owners, community groups, Planning Commission, and City Council on transportation planning projects and issues
• Serves as lead project manager over the most complex traffic and transportation construction projects; supervises the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation improvements and manages of construction contracts

Education and Experience

Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Traffic, Transportation, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Four years of progressively responsible, professional experience in traffic and transportation engineering or related experience
• Traffic engineering design experience in traffic signal, signing and striping, and traffic control is highly desirable
• Supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers
• A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Senior Traffic Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Traffic, Transportation, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible, professional experience in traffic engineering
• Two years of supervisory experience, including directing the work of others involved in involved in traffic engineering activities
• Possession of a valid certificate as a Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer issued by the State of California
• A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related functions
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered

Knowledge and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of traffic and transportation standard practices and engineering regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with City, state, and federal codes and laws
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate employees including the ability to provide constructive feedback, resolve difficult employee relations issues, and enhance teamwork
• Understanding of City, department, and division goals and objectives and the ability to assist in the development, recommendation, and implementation of programs and processes to further these goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player, promote a good working environment, build good relationships with others, and work toward the common goal of the City
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze engineering-related problems, be an innovative and strategic thinker, identify effective solutions, make sound decisions, and implement changes
• Understanding of City, department, and division goals and objectives, and the ability to assist in the implementation of programs and processes to further these goals
• Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, be sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities, develop project cost estimates, work within the constraints of the budget, and monitor contracts
• Understanding of traffic engineering plans and the ability to develop and review these plans
• Understanding of traffic signal timing, operation, and maintenance
• Understanding of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), the Traffic Operation Center (TOC), and signal maintenance procedures
• Understanding of community traffic issues and the required efforts to address these issues
• Understanding of Traffic Impact Studies and Environmental Impact Reports
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of and the ability to use AutoCad to prepare traffic plans and diagrams
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly convey technical engineering concepts to non-engineers and make effective presentations to groups including City Council and the Leadership Team
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare responsive letters, memos, and technical reports on a variety of traffic issues
• Ability to take initiative and work both autonomously and within collaborative teams
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide exceptional customer service, including the ability to effectively resolve complex and politically sensitive issues
• Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will be on Monday, July 28, 2025.

An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications and are selected for interviews will be required to disclose information regarding criminal convictions. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.

All offers of regular employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States, successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical, which may include a drug screen and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees. All new employees are required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment. Only degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation will be accepted. As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency. Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.

Compensation includes enrollment in California Public Employees' Retirement System as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package. All appointments are made at step 1 of the salary range unless otherwise authorized by the City Manager.

The City of Santa Clarita offers CalPERS Retirement contributions as a replacement for Social Security plus a competitive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Traffic, Transportation, Civil Engineering, or a related field?

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Which level do your skills, experience, and education qualify you for? Specify either Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer.

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As required for the Engineer, do you have at least four years of professional traffic and transportation engineering experience? If so, please describe your experience.

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As required for Senior Traffic Engineer, do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible, professional experience in traffic engineering experience? If so, please describe your experience.

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As required for the Senior Traffic Engineer, do you have at least two years of supervisory experience, including directing the work of others involved in traffic engineering activities? Please describe your experience.

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Do you have a valid certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers?

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Please describe your traffic signal, signing and striping, and traffic control experience, if any.

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What interests you most about this position?

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