Senior Civil​/Traffic Engineer

Join the City of Modesto as a Senior Civil/Traffic Engineer and help shape the infrastructure that keeps our community moving! This is your chance to lead exciting projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and bring innovative ideas to life. Make a lasting impact - apply today and be part of Modesto's future!

• $145,464 - $185,647 effective 7/1/2026
• 2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
• 5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree

Read more in our comprehensive brochure.

* Senior Civil/Traffic Engineers are allocated to multiple departments within the organization. The list established with this recruitment will be utilized to fill the existing vacancies in the Engineering Services and Public Works departments.

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 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.

When assigned to Utilities Engineering (Utilities):

• Understand and implement the principles of managing and leading a diverse team of technical and/or administrative staff related to water resources-related CIPs
• Represent your assigned department at various internal and external meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of your assigned work team’s budget and work plan.
• Manage multiple projects that have been assigned to your work group, including monitoring schedules and budgets.
• Assist the Engineering Division Manager in managing and directing the functions of your assigned division/department.

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" sections 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 the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the hiring department.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in civil…