Transportation Engineer; Continuous

About the Position

The City of Oakland is recruiting three (3) Transportation Engineer vacancies within the Department of Transportation. These positions are open to individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and may be filled under a continuous recruitment process, creating eligible lists for future vacancies.

The City of Oakland is an equal‑opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. As public servants in a diverse city, we strive to develop employees who understand the impact of systemic inequity and work to create lasting, equitable outcomes for all residents.

Transportation Engineers within the Department of Transportation design, plan, and oversee projects that improve safety, accessibility, mobility, and sustainability across the city. Responsibilities include performing engineering analyses, preparing project documents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, supervising technical staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Perform professional engineering work related to transportation, traffic, and civil engineering.
• Prepare project documents for the planning, design, construction, integration, deployment, and operation of multimodal transportation projects.
• Supervise, prepare, and review transportation improvement plans, specifications, and cost estimates; design traffic signal configurations and geometric layouts; and prepare traffic control plans.
• Review transportation studies, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations on traffic control device installation.
• Meet with and act as liaison to city departments, agencies, businesses, and citizen groups; provide technical information and present at public meetings.
• Participate in capital improvement projects, administer consultant and construction contracts, and perform project inspections.
• Provide lead direction and technical training to assigned staff.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Creative, persistent, and excited about collaborative, innovative, and equitable solutions.
• Knowledgeable in traffic engineering principles and practices and stays current with emerging technologies.
• Adaptable and independent – self‑motivated with a strong capacity for independent judgment.
• Proven leadership – able to lead, direct, and train staff members.
• Passionate about sustainable and safe transportation – motivated to support the city’s sustainability and equity goals.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience
  :
  At least 3 years of professional engineering experience in transportation or traffic engineering. A Master's degree in Transportation Engineering may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Possession of a valid registration as a civil or traffic engineer in the State of California (or ability to obtain such registration) is required. Employees will be expected to operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid California driver’s license.

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematical Facility
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation
• Professional & Technical Expertise
• Using Technology
• Attention to Detail
• Innovative Problem Solving
• Writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Project Management

• 15 paid holidays
• Minimum 2 weeks vacation per year, with potential to accrue more
• 12 days sick leave per year
• Health insurance paid at Kaiser rate; additional options include Anthem, Blue Shield, and United Health Care
• Dental insurance paid full premium
• Vision insurance paid full premium
• Negotiated salary increases (2.5% in July 2023 and January 2024; 2% in July 2024 and March 2025)
• Retirement through CalPERS (2.5% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members)
• Deferred compensation under 457(b) and 401(k) plans
• Additional benefits:
  Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Training, and Telecommuting options.