Senior Traffic Engineer; be underfilled Associate Traffic Engineer

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Principal Traffic Engineer, this mid‑management, at‑will classification performs professional level traffic engineering work involving the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of traffic control equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of the motoring public. The role may include supervising activities such as assigning work, monitoring project progress, providing technical assistance, and training subordinate professional and technical staff.

This position is a non‑telecommuting, non‑management, non‑exempt role with an annual salary range of $ to $. A scheduled 3% salary increase will take effect in July 2026. A valid Class C California driver license and a safe driving record are required.

• Design, supervise, and participate in the preparation of drawings, maps, grade sheets, profiles, plans and specifications related to varied traffic engineering projects.
• Perform complex traffic studies;
  Assist in establishing priority schedules;
  Analyze and implement traffic signal timing plans;
  Analyze accident history;
  Conduct traffic condition and speed surveys, traffic counts, volume analyses, accident and parking surveys and intersection capacity analyses.
• Prepare traffic signal, sign, striping, and traffic control plans; work orders and cost estimates.
• Manage overload, oversize, and annual haul permit program.
• Prepare and maintain logs, reports, records and schedules.
• Evaluate the need and justification for traffic signals, stop signs and other traffic control devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification is considered. A senior or associate traffic engineer may apply if the below qualifications are met.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

• Senior Traffic Engineer:
  Five (5) years of progressively responsible and recent experience in Traffic Engineering with at least three (3) years at an Associate Traffic or Civil Engineer level.
• Associate Traffic Engineer:
  Three (3) years of progressively responsible and recent experience in Traffic Engineering.

Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in California is required at the time of hire; registration as a civil engineer may be substituted if significant traffic engineering experience can be demonstrated.

• Applicant will be subject to a criminal history investigation and a thorough background check. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license at time of appointment. A safe driving record is required and must be maintained during employment.
• City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers under state law. Employees are required to affirm a loyalty oath, complete training, and return to work as ordered during an emergency.