The Position

The Engineer I/II assigned to Traffic is responsible for performing professional and technical traffic engineering work and provide staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans, construction plans, specifications, contracts, documents, and technical and engineering reports; reviews changes to construction to determine feasibility of proposed alternative design; recommends approval or denial of plans/revisions and/or recommends alternations prior to continuation of construction.
• Responds to requests for information and concerns from citizens, contractors, developers, engineers, permit companies, City departments, and/or other interested parties related to engineering, traffic, and/or City codes and standards at the service counter and/or over the phone; investigates complaints concerning construction projects, traffic, or other related engineering issues.
• Prepares and/or reviews a variety of engineering reports to verify design calculations and provide recommendations; prepares correspondence related to projects; reviews construction material submittals, and/or other related information to ensure conformance with applicable state and local specifications and codes.
• Prepares staff reports and resolutions for the Traffic and Safety Commission, City Council, and other City departments.
• Represents the Department, City, and/or District by attending meetings, public events, and speaking engagements; attends staff meetings, committee meetings, and/or other related meetings; serves as a liaison with external agencies.
• Performs field investigations in response to citizen complaints related to construction, drainage, traffic, and/or future developments; and analyzes development projects in relation to new and/or existing traffic engineering improvement and signals.
• Prepares engineering conditions of approval on proposed development projects.
• Reviews and recommends approval of construction changes and change orders.
• Prepares, reviews and participates in the selection process for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
• Prepares or directs technical traffic engineering reports.
• Performs various duties for capital improvement projects, including monitoring budgets, estimating material quantities and costs; conducting preliminary design studies; and checking plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspects construction projects and providing recommendations to resolve problems.
  
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: customer service principles; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of construction management; project management principles and practices; report writing techniques; civil engineering and surveying principles; advanced mathematical concepts.

The ideal candidate will have skills in: prioritizing work; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; performing mathematical calculations; preparing and/or reviewing a variety of technical reports, documents, and other related correspondence; preparing and interpreting maps, drawings, legal descriptions, and plats; reading and reviewing engineering drawings and technical reports; applying Federal, Regional, State, and Local regulations; issuing professional opinions; developing Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications; performing engineering calculations; reading and writing legal descriptions; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience(position requirements at entry):

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Engineer in Training Certification, plus two years of post-graduate engineering 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):

• Valid California Driver’s License;
• Engineer-In-Training Certification.

Positions at the Level II typically require:

• Professional Engineer's License

Application Process and Deadline

Deadline to apply is 5 pm Monday, May 4, 2026.
If you’re ready to contribute your talents and grow your career while serving an exceptional coastal community, we encourage you to apply today.

A completed application with an attached cover letter AND resume is required.

- - - Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed - - -

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.

The Engineer I/ II assigned to Traffic is responsible for performing professional and technical traffic engineering work and provide staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff. Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to) Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans, construction plans, specifications, contracts, documents, and technical and engineering reports; reviews changes to construction to determine feasibility of proposed alternative design; recommends approval or denial of plans/revisions and/or recommends alternations prior to continuation of construction. Responds to requests for information and concerns from citizens, contractors, developers, engineers, permit companies, City departments, and/or other interested parties related to engineering, traffic, and/or City codes and standards at the service counter and/or over the phone; investigates complaints concerning construction projects, traffic, or other related engineering issues. Prepares and/or reviews a variety of engineering reports to verify design calculations and provide recommendations; prepares correspondence related to projects; reviews construction material submittals, and/or other related information to ensure conformance with applicable state and local specifications and codes. Prepares staff reports and resolutions for the Traffic and Safety Commission, City Council, and other City departments. Represents the Department, City, and/or District by attending meetings, public events, and speaking engagements; attends staff meetings, committee meetings, and/or other related meetings; serves as a liaison with external agencies. Performs field investigations in response to citizen complaints related to construction, drainage, traffic, and/or future developments; and analyzes development projects in relation to new and/or existing traffic engineering improvement and signals. Prepares engineering conditions of approval on proposed development projects. Reviews and recommends approval of construction changes and change orders. Prepares, reviews and participates in the selection process for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications. Prepares or directs technical traffic engineering reports. Performs various duties for capital improvement projects, including monitoring budgets, estimating material quantities and costs; conducting preliminary design studies; and checking plans, specifications and cost estimates. Inspects construction projects and providing recommendations to resolve problems. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: customer service principles; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of construction management; project management principles and practices; report writing techniques; civil engineering and surveying principles; advanced mathematical concepts. The ideal candidate will have skills in: prioritizing work; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; performing mathematical calculations; preparing and/or reviewing a variety of technical reports, documents, and other related correspondence; preparing and interpreting maps, drawings, legal descriptions, and plats; reading and reviewing engineering drawings and technical reports; applying Federal, Regional, State, and Local regulations; issuing professional opinions; developing Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications; performing engineering calculations; reading and writing legal descriptions; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience(position requirements at entry):Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Engineer in Training Certification, plus two years of post-graduate engineering 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):Valid California Driver’s License;Engineer-In-Training Certification. Positions at the Level II typically require:Professional Engineer's License

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