Associate Civil Engineer/Senior Traffic Engineer

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 29, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series.

SALARY RANGE:
Associate Civil Engineer: $98,945.60 - $139,235.20 Annually
Senior Traffic Engineer: $121,950.40 - $171,600.00 Annually

In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the right person to serve as Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer in our Public Works Department in Transportation Division.

The ideal candidate has experience and an understanding of transportation development impacts, reviewing traffic impact studies, familiarity with the circulation element of the General Plan on land usage and conditions, performs traffic and transportation research, analysis, planning, estimates, and design; oversees the preparation capital improvement project reports, plans, specifications, estimates, grant applications, progress reports, and other technical documents. The ideal candidate also has experience overseeing the work of consultants/contractors performing and reviewing traffic and transportation engineering for the City traffic control.  This person will also possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills. 

Associate Civil Engineer:

• Assigns, reviews and participates in the design, preparation and checking of construction plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and reports for the construction of public infrastructure improvements and repair of public facilities
• Construction contract administration
• Confers with other department employees and representatives of government agencies, public utilities and contractors to obtain information pertaining to the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates and to the coordination of contract requirements
• Reviews manufacturers' specifications and confers with representatives of material suppliers and contractors and other department personnel concerning design criteria
• Prepares specifications for construction contracts
• Analyzes bids and recommends contract awards
• Interprets specifications, drawings and details of construction and installation for field personnel
• Reviews proposals and recommendations for design changes or modifications and coordinates the required changes
• Prepares reports pertaining to the progress of design, construction and other activities

•  Plans, assigns, reviews and participates in the design review, preparation and checking of plans, site investigations, cost estimates, specifications and reports for the improvement and repair of new traffic control systems and devices
•  Provides guidance and direction in the design of street and highway improvement projects in relation to geometric design, signalization and alignment 
•  Directs the planning and designing of computerized systems for traffic control 
•  Oversees the activities of consulting engineering firms 
•  May supervise the work of assigned technical staff 
•  Provides professional support to higher level management at Public Works Commission meetings as required
• Operates, analyzes and upgrades the City's traffic forecast model
•  Reviews and analyzes reports of traffic surveys and the operation of traffic control devices
•  Makes engineering analyses of traffic flow conditions, accident locations and causes, and prepares reports and recommendations
•  Reviews development plan submittals for conformance with City requirements, including the circulation element of the General Plan, design standards and development conditions 
•  Reviews plans and studies submitted by developers in conjunction with private property development including site, street improvements, traffic signal, signing, and striping, street lighting and traffic control 
•  Confers with other department employees and representatives of government agencies, public utilities and contractors to obtain information pertaining to the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates and to the coordination of traffic control contract requirements 
•  Functions as a departmental representative at various City meetings 
•  Schedules programs for review of speed zoning, traffic flow, parking regulations and surveillance of operational conditions
•  Travels to offsite locations
•  Works various hours, including nights and weekends as deemed necessary by manager/supervisor to conform with changing priorities and meet deadlines
•  Reports to work as scheduled, maintains satisfactory attendance record
•  Performs other related work as assigned

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes:

Associate Civil Engineer: 
Education:  A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. 
Experience: Five (5) years' experience in the design or construction of public work projects, including a minimum of two (2) years as a professional engineer. 

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California; or registration as a PE in another state and obtain California registration within twelve months of employment.

Senior Traffic Engineer:

Education: A bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. 
Experience: Four (4) years' related engineering experience, with two (2) years in traffic engineering or transportation planning. 
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer required.  If licensed in another state as a Professional Engineer, California registration must be obtained with twelve (12) months of employment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

• An online application must be fully completed
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%). The oral examination date is to be determined. 
• Selection Interview
• Appointment