Job Details

Overview

The County of San Diego invites your interest in an excellent career opportunity!

CIVIL ENGINEER-TRAFFIC

The County is accepting online job applications for Civil Engineer-Traffic. This is a professional career opportunity to be part of a progressive, recognized, and award-winning public agency in San Diego County. The County is a dynamic and diverse organization committed to providing essential public services to its residents, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. The County values diversity, integrity, stewardship, and excellence, and supports an inclusive workforce.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing weekly basis.

Salary information: annual base salary information is provided; future salary increases are anticipated as follows: June 2026 – 4.57% increase (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment); June 2027 – 4.07% increase (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment). In addition, there are pay incentives and premiums available, including New Hire Lateral Incentive Pay (up to $5,000), 5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked), $1,250 Recruitment Bonus, and an additional $1,250 bonus after successful completion of probation.

Additional note: this hard-to-recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program.

Responsibilities

The Civil Engineer in the Traffic Engineering Section is responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing traffic safety and mobility improvements throughout the County's unincorporated areas. Key duties include:

• Conduct comprehensive traffic studies and capacity analyses to evaluate intersection performance, roadway operations, and pedestrian/bicycle safety conditions.
• Prepare engineering plans for traffic control devices including signals, signs, and striping.
• Respond to citizen requests and safety concerns by investigating traffic issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate with other County departments, utility companies, Caltrans, and other local agencies; maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure work complies with applicable engineering standards, the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), and County policies.
• Communicate effectively with the public, elected officials, and interdisciplinary project teams; supervise subordinate staff as needed.

Work may include providing technical expertise for land development projects, maintaining streetlight systems, and responding to traffic-related service requests.

The position is a journey-level class in the Civil Engineer series with a career ladder that includes Assistant Engineer, Civil Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer, offering opportunities for growth within the County.

Work Schedule

Current vacancies may be assigned to a hybrid schedule, which may include telework or remote work, with work at the DPW office in Kearny Mesa and in the field as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven professional-level experience as a civil engineer
• High motivation and willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Professional demeanor in varied situations
• Ability to manage complex projects involving several functional groups
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Good listening skills and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, including collaboration to keep projects moving

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess registration by the State of California as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Some positions may require a Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer (QSD) and/or a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certificate within one year of appointment (as required by Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ).

Other Information

The County uses Blind Applicant Screening to remove personally identifiable information from recruitments. This practice helps ensure a fair and diverse selection process.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred for an interview based on evaluation results.

Condition of Employment: Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening. Additional background investigations may be conducted depending on job-related activities. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

Reasonable Accommodations may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans: The County supports veterans through a Veterans Preference Policy and Military Skills Translator resources. Visit the Strategic Plan for more information about the County's values and Framework for the Future.