Senior Engineer - Traffic Engineering

Position Overview

The County of Riverside TLMA Transportation Department is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the Traffic Engineering Division at the Riverside location. The Senior Engineer will conduct traffic investigations, perform traffic safety reviews, and lead project development. They will provide traffic design and signal timing expertise, assist Traffic Operations with signal issues, and perform other engineering tasks as assigned while interacting with the public and coordinating with various County departments.

The ideal candidate will work independently, lead technical staff, and possess a strong background in traffic and transportation engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and review the work of an engineering unit and determine project priorities.
• Supervise engineers and technicians and directly undertake design, drafting, and specification work for various public works projects.
• Evaluate and approve proposals for public works projects, including unique engineering designs and analyses.
• Conduct reviews of grading, building, and structure plans ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.
• Direct construction inspections, enforce conformity to plans/specifications, and manage field changes within budget and design limits.
• Coordinate with other county departments and external agencies, representing the department in public and inter-agency meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Four years of professional engineering experience, including at least two years in a specialized area such as traffic engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of traffic and transportation planning, engineering principles, and relevant state and federal standards.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, and manage engineering projects and teams, including performing difficult calculations and technical research.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in civil or traffic engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, CA MUTCD, and Caltrans as well as County design standards.
• Experience with traffic signal systems, roadway design, and familiarity with development review procedures and traffic impact analyses.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft software.

Benefits & Perks

• MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: Choice of various plans with a Flexible Benefit Credit.
• MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: Participation in one of three CalPERS retirement tiers.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with options between two 457 deferred compensation plans.
• LEAVE & LIFE BENEFITS: Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and basic life & long-term disability insurance.