Associate Civil​/Traffic Engineer

The Position

Ready to engineer a better tomorrow? The City of Modesto is looking for creative and driven engineers to join our Engineering Services team 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 Vacancy in Transportation 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.

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 projects; ensure conformance with City standards and practices.

Research project design requirements and perform calculations; conduct plan checks to ensure compliance with City and various environmental regulatory standards; prepare time and material cost estimates.

Participate in and prepare engineering studies and reports; coordinate public works and development related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, outside agencies, citizens, consultants, and developers; provide staff support to City boards, commissions, and committees, as assigned.

Research and revise City standards as required.

Prepare Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals; assist in the selection of consultants; manage consultant contracts; review consultants' work and provide technical guidance.

Manage a variety of projects simultaneously, from conception through construction, which involves developing project schedules, monitoring project progress and budget, obtaining necessary permits, preparing and maintaining project files, monitoring quality of projects, and ensuring deadlines are met.

Research and issue Will Serve letters to allow or deny connection to the City's water and sewer systems.

Prepare profiles and cross sections; compute stresses and strains; makes foundation studies and lay out water mains, sewers, wastewater facilities and drainage systems.

Review the work of field survey parties in the preparation of plans, maps, charts, and diagrams.

Review routine field and laboratory tests of construction materials; write related memoranda and reports; prepare Council agenda reports.

Perform engineering design using various computer applications and draw plans on computer-aided design (CAD) systems.

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