Principal Engineer; Traffic

Principal Engineer (Traffic)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Principal Engineer (Traffic) positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the City of Menifee.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the City are met. Application review for the first round of consideration will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen departments – Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works – each committed to supporting the city’s mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety.

With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.

The Engineering Department plays a vital role in shaping the city’s infrastructure and supporting responsible development. The department is responsible for reviewing and permitting all land development maps and plans, ensuring that proposed projects meet city standards and regulations. It manages agreements with developers to guarantee the installation of public improvements as required for project approval. The Engineering team also reviews detailed plans and specifications for public infrastructure, oversees grading and construction activities related to private development, and leads the design and construction of city‑funded public works projects (Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division).

In addition, the department coordinates with neighboring cities and regional agencies on collaborative projects that benefit the Menifee community. Through these efforts, the Engineering Department ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable growth across Menifee.

The Principal Engineer will be assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works and Engineering Department. This is a key supervisory role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of traffic and transportation infrastructure projects including roadway improvements, traffic signals, intersection safety, and mobility enhancements, and overseeing the review of land development project submittals during entitlement and final engineering.

The successful candidate will manage professional and technical staff, administer budgets and contracts, and serve as project manager on complex traffic engineering initiatives. This position will coordinate with developers, contractors, City departments, and external agencies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective execution of the City’s traffic engineering programs and capital improvement projects.

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff delivering traffic engineering services.
• Establishes schedules, methods, and resource needs for traffic operations, roadway improvements, and signal systems; allocates resources with management approval.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; recommends improvements and ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
• Participates in staff selection, training, performance evaluation, and discipline to maintain a high‑performing team.
• Prepares and administers budgets; submits…