Associate Civil Engineer; Transportation & Traffic

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The first application review date is December 17, 2025. Application received after this initial date will be considered on a rolling basis.

The Public Works Department is recruiting for an Associate Civil Engineer in the Transportation & Traffic Section of the Engineering Division.

Although the current vacancy is in the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Section, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

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This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed after December 17, 2025, 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. Internal qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (Pro Tech). External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.

The Transportation & Traffic Section focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation specifically related to the goals and projects included in the adopted City’s Trail, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Citywide Safety Plan Study;
Staff will:

• Coordinate with other agencies related to projects, programs and grant administration.
• Oversee the City’s annual pavement maintenance program and other traffic and transportation-related Capital Projects including traffic signals, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects.

Other Engineering Division Sections:

• Design & Construction Section
• Land Development Section
• Utilities Section

The Department’s crews, technicians, engineers, and managers take pride in their contributions—creating a workplace defined by collaboration, respect, and service excellence. Together, we make Milpitas a great place to live, work, and visit.

We are seeking a motivated, innovative, and emotionally intelligent individual who will embody the City’s values and bring both technical expertise and a people-centered mindset to every project. This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Transportation and Traffic Engineering with proven experience in customer service, traffic design, construction, transportation planning, traffic operations, and project management. Experience working collaboratively with local governments and transportation agencies is highly desirable.

We are seeking a professional, team-oriented individual who excels at cross-department coordination and is comfortable presenting to the City Council, Commissions, and Committees. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to mentor and develop staff while contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise, train, and support engineering staff and unit operations.
• Perform professional engineering analysis, design tasks, and project evaluations.
• Coordinate projects with contractors, consultants, City departments, agencies, and the public.
• Prepare clear reports and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Administer consultant contracts and perform related duties as assigned.

• Support transportation planning; assist in preparing designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for installing, removing, replacing, or modifying…