Associate Civil​/Traffic Engineer

Ready to engineer a better tomorrow? The City of Modesto is looking for creative and driven engineers to join our Utilities Engineering and Engineering Services teams to help shape the future of how people and services move through our city. If you’re passionate about innovation, community impact, and all things infrastructure, we want you on board!

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:

$119,393 - $152,379 effective 7/1/2026

2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree

5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree

The City of Modesto is seeking passionate and skilled engineers looking to make a meaningful impact on the community by shaping the future of transportation, traffic and utilities engineering in the City of Modesto. The Utilities Department, Public Works Department - Traffic Engineering Division, and Engineering Department - Transportation Engineering and Design Division (TED) are seeking innovative engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that focus on all modes of transportation and the improvement of essential utility infrastructure.

Current Vacancies in Transportation Engineering and Utilities Engineering

Key Qualifications By Division/Department:

When assigned to Transportation Engineering (Engineering Services):

• Creative, persistent, and excited to work within a motivated and talented team focused on innovative solutions for challenging transportation issues.
• Knowledgeable in traffic engineering principles and practices with an up-to-date understanding of complete streets design guidelines such as The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).
• Passionate about promoting safe and sustainable transportation improvements for all roadway users.
• Experienced in roundabout engineering and design; the City of Modesto is a leader in the State of California for implementing roundabouts.
• Knowledgeable in class IV bicycle transportation engineering and design; TED is focused on providing safe bicycle infrastructure with each and every project.

When assigned to Utilities Engineering (Utilities):

• Passionate about solution-oriented projects to address challenging obstacles found in the City’s water, wastewater and storm drain infrastructure.
• Knowledgeable in engineering principles, with an up-to-date understanding of latest developments in design of water, wastewater collection and treatment, and storm drainage design.
• Committed to implementing state-of-the-art solutions to provide safe, clean and sustainable water supplies and environmental stewardship to protect our environment for our current and future customers.
• Experience in pipeline engineering and design; various projects involving pressurized and gravity flow pipes.
• Knowledgeable in water tanks, pump stations, and lift stations engineering and design with a focus on planning, designing, and constructing safe, efficient and cost-effective projects that address the needs of the community.
• Compliance with current standards, ensuring that our infrastructure meets state and local codes and regulations.

When assigned to Traffic Engineering (Public Works):

• Knowledgeable in principles and practices of traffic signal timing.
• Familiarity with communications fiber, twisted pair, and wireless technology.
• Passionate and has an up-to-date understanding of traffic control devices as well as traffic signal design.
• Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) California Supplement.
• Understanding of the process for establishing speed surveys.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both office staff and field crews; providing outstanding customer service even under difficult situations.
• Thrives on managing multiple projects while also being confident and excited to run meetings and keeping our team engaged.

Application Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" section of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME".

All applicants who meet minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the hiring department.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Prepare and review plans and specifications for the design, construction, and maintenance/operation of a variety of public works facilities and projects, including water and wastewater utility, street, storm drain, storm water management, and traffic systems as well as residential, commercial, and industrial development…