Associate Transportation Engineer

Salary : $135,865.60 - $164,923.20 Annually

Location : Hayward, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : T240-2025-01

Department : Public Works & Utilities

Division : Engineering / Transportation Division

Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

IMPORTANT : If you would like to also be considered for the Assistant Transportation Engineer, please apply directly to this link : Assistant Transportation Engineer Job Bulletin.

DEADLINE TO APPLY : This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the City are met. Applications are reviewed weekly. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. THE POSITION :

The City of Hayward is excited to announce an opportunity to join its progressive and dynamic Transportation Division as an Associate Transportation Engineer. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Public Works, the Associate Transportation Engineer will manage the delivery of transportation projects to provide a safer and more sustainable transportation system in the City. These innovative and safety-focused projects will help advance the City's Vision Zero and Climate Action Plan goals. Typical projects involve multi-modal roadway design, traffic calming, traffic engineering analysis, and intelligent transportation systems.

You are :

The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Engineer's (PE) license with a strong education and technical background in transportation and traffic engineering. The candidate will have strong project management skills and excel in a collaborative working environment, working effectively to manage projects from inception to completion. The candidate will represent the City in a professional manner with community members and regional stakeholders.

Essential Duties

What you will do :

In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Transportation Engineer and depending on assignments :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (could include but not limited to) :

• Plan, direct, review and participate in professional and technical work of a functional group of the Engineering & Transportation Division with principal assignments involving traffic circulation design, traffic safety studies, geometric design of streets and interchanges, and traffic operation studies.
• Direct, assist, and participate in traffic analysis, circulation design, and design transportation engineering projects, such as traffic signals, signs, and markings, channelizations, street lighting and parking facilities.
• Provide consulting services and advice to City departments, divisions, and other groups on matters related to transportation engineering.
• Answer inquiries, investigate complaints, and provide information to the general public.
• Meet with individuals and groups as necessary.
• Investigate, analyze, and prepare reports including those for the City Engineer on claims against the City related to transportation matters.
• Testify in court on claims against the City related to transportation issues.
• Act as Project Manager on both City and consultant-designed transportation related projects.
• Prepare applications for State and Federal grant funding.
• Select consultants for consideration for City projects; write and process requests for proposals and consultant agreements and contracts.
• Make recommendations on street lighting design and wattage.
• Manage City traffic calming (speed hump) program.
• Make recommendations on Engineering and Transportation responses to requests from Neighborhood Focus Process.

Link to full job description :

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

You have :

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience : Three (3) years of engineering experience in transportation with one (1) year of the experience being after acquiring the Professional Engineering License.

Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in transportation engineering or closely related field.

License : Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's license at time of appointment. Possession of a certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Traffic Engineer in the State of California.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment : ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, climb and lift up to 30 pounds and to work outdoors or in a confined workspace.

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS AND REWARDS :

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review -

A. Minimum qualifications

B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire

The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and / or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing -

Supplemental Questionnaire Review

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to : employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov / Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.

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Benefits Overview

This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please click

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and / or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N / A' is not a sufficient response. The eligible list established for this recruitment may be used to fill all future vacancies. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License?

Do you possess a certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Traffic Engineer in the State of California?

How many years of engineering experience in transportation do you possess?

Do you possess at least one (1) year of engineering experience in transportation AFTER acquiring your Professional Engineering License?

Please describe your experience in responding to requests from residents or customers and providing information to the general public.

Please describe your experience working with regional agencies such as the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) or the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).

Please describe your experience designing transportation engineering projects, including projects involving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, traffic signals, road signs and markings, street lighting, and parking facilities.

Describe your experience preparing applications for state and federal grant funding.

Describe your experience implementing traffic management strategies.

Please discuss how emerging technology can be used to improve the safety and efficiency of Hayward's transportation infrastructure.

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Salary : $135,866 - $164,923