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City of San Clemente · 1 week ago

Assistant Engineer- Traffic Division

San Clemente, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24K/yr - $100K/yr

The City of San Clemente is seeking an Assistant Traffic Engineer to help design safe and efficient transportation solutions for the community. The role involves performing various engineering tasks related to traffic engineering projects and public works improvements.

GovernmentPublic SafetyRecreationWater

Responsibilities

Conduct a variety of engineering traffic studies; conduct radar speed surveys; analyze and evaluate traffic accident data; maintain traffic counts; prioritize traffic circulation system improvements

Review City Street improvement plans; provide proper signing and street striping

Prepare and review the City's Traffic Circulation Model; assist in implementing priority projects

Provide engineering support on a variety of traffic engineering projects; research and evaluate data; review plans; prepare designs and specifications

Manage traffic complaints and traffic calming requests

Review traffic control plans for City projects, private developers, and utility companies

Review and process oversize vehicle traffic permits

Prepare plans and exhibits for Planning Commission and City Council agenda items

Assist at the public front counter for traffic related matters

Post and deliver public noticing for public hearings and neighborhood meetings

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringAutoCADCivil EngineeringTraffic StudiesCommunication Skills

Required

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License within six months of appointment

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering or traffic engineering

Knowledge of principles of mathematics as applied to engineering work

Knowledge of engineering design principles and practices

Knowledge of construction principles and practices in the public works industry

Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Ability to develop, review, and modify civil or traffic engineering plans, designs, and specifications using AutoCAD and related programs

Ability to learn terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in technical civil or traffic engineering report preparation

Ability to learn to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to civil or traffic engineering

Ability to learn operational characteristics of traffic signals, sign controllers, pavement striping and marking devices

Ability to learn to perform technical research and solve engineering problems

Ability to maintain technical civil or traffic engineering records and prepare reports

Ability to operate engineering software systems, including AutoCAD and similar applications, to support project design and analysis

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to work independently under a minimal degree of supervision and guidance

Preferred

Prior experience in the traffic engineering field is highly desirable

Prior experience in the public or private transportation and/or traffic engineering fields is highly desirable

Benefits

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.

HOLIDAYS – The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two floating holidays.

VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 104 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 176 hours based on years of service.

SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.

INSURANCE – The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision.

LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $100,000.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION – Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary plan and defer up to the IRS permitted annual maximum. Employees may defer up to a maximum of $24,500 annually in 2026. Individuals aged 50 and older can contribute up to $8,000 in catch-up contributions to these plans.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.

ON-SITE FITNESS CENTER - The City provides a no fee on-site fitness center with state of the art equipment located in City Hall.

RETIREMENT – The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA).