ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
0123-0526
Department
Public Works Department
Division
Transportation
Opening Date
05/15/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 29, 2026. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series.
SALARY RANGE:
Associate Civil Engineer: $98,945.60 - $139,235.20 Annually
Senior Traffic Engineer: $121,950.40 - $171,600.00 Annually
In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as were looking for the right person to serve as Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Traffic Engineer in our Public Works Department in Transportation Division.
The ideal candidate has experience and an understanding of transportation development impacts, reviewing traffic impact studies, familiarity with the circulation element of the General Plan on land usage and conditions, performs traffic and transportation research, analysis, planning, estimates, and design; oversees the preparation capital improvement project reports, plans, specifications, estimates, grant applications, progress reports, and other technical documents. The ideal candidate also has experience overseeing the work of consultants/contractors performing and reviewing traffic and transportation engineering for the City traffic control. This person will also possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills.
The Position
Under moderate supervision, performs professional and technical engineering work in assigned area of responsibility such as plan and development review, contract administration and design, and provides technical staff assistance to higher level engineering staff. The Senior Traffic Engineer position will have a higher and broader level of complex engineering expertise, responsibility and requires additional experience.
Examples of Essential Duties
Associate Civil Engineer:
Senior Traffic Engineer:
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Click here to view the full job description for Associate Civil Engineer
Click here to view the full job description for Senior Traffic Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Associate Civil Engineer:
Education: A bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years experience in the design or construction of public work projects, including a minimum of two (2) years as a professional engineer.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of California; or registration as a PE in another state and obtain California registration within twelve months of employment.
Senior Traffic Engineer:
Education: A bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years related engineering experience, with two (2) years in traffic engineering or transportation planning.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer required. If licensed in another state as a Professional Engineer, California registration must be obtained with twelve (12) months of employment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees Organization members including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees Organization".
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Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in civil engineering from an accredited college or university?
02
Indicate the level of experience you possess in the design or construction of public work projects.
03
Indicate the level of experience you possess directly related to traffic engineering or transportation planning.
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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license from the State of California?
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If you do not currently possess California PE registration, but are registered as a PE in another state, do you understand that California PE registration must be obtained within twelve (12) months of employment if selected for this position?
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Briefly describe your experience in working on traffic planning studies, traffic engineering projects, and capital improvement projects. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A".)
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Briefly describe your experience in working with traffic signal timing and coordination, as well as Citywide fiber optic networks of traffic signals. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A")
08
Describe your experience on applying for State or Federal traffic/transportation related grants. (If you do not possess this type of experience, enter "N/A")
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Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?
Required Question
Employer City of Huntington Beach
Address 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California, 92648
Phone (714) 536-5492