Engineering Project Manager - Traffic Engineering

Position Overview

The County of Riverside Transportation Department is seeking an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for the Traffic Engineering Division. In this role, the EPM will supervise, plan, organize, assign, and review the work of professional and technical engineering staff and consultants involved in Traffic Improvement Projects – including traffic signals, ITS, roadway enhancements, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements. This position involves managing projects with significant resources, complex technical execution requirements, and intricate environmental and regulatory issues with Federal and/or State funding. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong traffic engineering background and proven leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and perform highly complex engineering work; manage assignments, quality assurance, traffic studies, and improvement plans.
• Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of professional staff, technical staff, and consultants throughout all project phases.
• Manage consultant selection, negotiate scopes, budgets, and schedules, and prepare project management plans and contract agreements for Board approval.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets and schedules; review progress reports, invoices, and change orders in compliance with project agreements.
• Represent the Department in communications with County departments, cities, governmental agencies, utility companies, stakeholders, and the public; coordinate cooperative and property acquisition agreements.
• Direct and evaluate inspections and construction work to ensure conformity to plans, specifications, and quality standards, and prepare cost estimates for funding applications.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, or a closely related field.
• At least four years of professional engineering experience including a minimum of two years in a supervisory or lead capacity with project management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of traffic engineering including traffic signal design, timing and coordination, transportation planning, highway design and construction, and budgeting.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), and AASHTO Design Guidance.
• Extensive experience in roadway rehabilitation and multi-modal facilities design with a strong understanding of the American Disability Act requirements.
• Valid certificate of registration as a Traffic Engineer is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under County Management Resolution.
• Opportunity to work for the County of Riverside – a dynamic organization with over 10,000 employees.
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects in transportation and public works.
• Work in a collaborative team environment with significant influence on community and infrastructure development.