What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer - Traffic position at City of Encinitas?
The City of Encinitas is seeking a skilled Senior Engineer - Traffic to lead complex traffic and transportation projects, perform traffic studies, evaluate traffic-related infrastructure needs, and develop improvements that enhance mobility and safety citywide. This role prepares and reviews traffic plans, including Signing & Striping Plans, Traffic Control Plans, Lighting Plans, and Signal Plans, supervises and mentors engineering staff, supports the City Traffic Engineer, and represents the City in public, stakeholder, and interagency meetings. The ideal candidate excels in collaboration, technical analysis, and delivering high-quality, efficient transportation solutions. Looking for more than just a job? Join a team where your work makes a difference.
Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Manage and deliver complex traffic engineering and transportation projects from planning through design and construction.
- Perform traffic engineering studies, prepare engineering reports, and develop recommendations to improve traffic operations and safety.
- Prepare and review traffic signal, signing, striping, pavement marking, and traffic control plans.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff and assist with project coordination and workload management.
- Assist the City Traffic Engineer in supporting division operations and implementing departmental priorities.
- Prepare staff reports, technical presentations, and correspondence for City Council, the Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission, Planning Commission, and other public meetings.
- Assist with the preparation and conduct of monthly Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission meetings.
- Review development proposals, traffic impact studies, and transportation improvement plans for compliance with City standards.
- Support the administration of consultant and contractor contracts, including coordinating project activities, reviewing deliverables, monitoring schedules and budgets, and ensuring successful project implementation.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, developers, regional agencies, and other City departments.
- Respond to public inquiries and represent the City at community meetings, stakeholder meetings, and interagency coordination meetings.
- Stay current with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and best practices, and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Conduct reviews and apply conditions of development for private development projects.
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Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, plus five years experience as a Professional Engineer in Civil or Traffic, and two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License with the State of California in Civil Engineering
- California Traffic Engineer Registration
This job posting will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. If you’re ready to contribute your talents and grow your career while serving an exceptional coastal community, we encourage you to apply today.
First review of applications will be on July 29, 2026.
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Salary : $116,688 - $181,022