Traffic Engineering Associate

About the City:
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.

San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

• People Skills: Builds effective working relationships with internal staff, regional partners, and the public while demonstrating professionalism, confidence, and responsiveness.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to explain technical traffic concepts and respond to community concerns with tact and clarity.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and traffic engineering tools, with experience using traffic analysis software and data collection technology to inform decision-making.
• Traffic Engineering Expertise: Possesses a solid foundation in traffic control systems, signal operations, and transportation planning, with the ability to analyze traffic data, implement safety solutions, and review development impacts.
• Problem Solving and Coordination: Demonstrates a detail-oriented approach to resolving traffic issues, coordinating projects across departments, and adapting plans to meet changing conditions or public feedback.

As an Engineering Associate in the Traffic Division with the City of San Bernardino, your day will focus on supporting traffic safety, infrastructure planning, and transportation efficiency through technical analysis, public service, and coordination. You’ll:

• Conduct investigations of traffic conditions and evaluate citizen, staff, and Council request for traffic control devices or safety improvements.

• Design traffic control plans, draft signal timing adjustments, and assist with implementation by working closely with street maintenance crews.

• Review traffic studies, development proposals, and construction traffic control plans to ensure they meet city requirements and safety standards.

• Collaborate with school groups, civic organizations, and internal departments to address community traffic concerns and promote safety initiatives.

• Analyze traffic data and collision reports to develop solutions and support the preparation of reports or Council presentations.

• Coordinate with outside agencies on regional planning efforts and traffic modeling studies that impact City streets.

• Monitor and maintain traffic signal system databases and assist with troubleshooting or optimization as needed.

• Ensure pavement striping and signage conform to legal and regulatory standards and oversee their proper application in the field.

For more information on this position please click here to view the job description.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; and three (3) years of progressively responsible civil or traffic engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment

A valid State driver’s license is required.

• Theories, principles and practices of traffic engineering, including applicable traffic and zoning codes, ordinances, regulations and guidelines. 
• Computer applications relating to transportation and traffic engineering and analysis. 
• Research methods; data collection and analysis techniques. 
• Requirements and methods of street marking and striping. 
• Modern techniques and equipment used in design and approval of various traffic engineering studies. 
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility. 
• Information technology and computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities. 
• Practices of sound business communication.
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods. 

• Planning, organizing, designing, implementing, and monitoring transportation and traffic engineering projects. 
• Providing technical assistance on all aspects of traffic engineering. 
• Analyzing technical transportation design and engineering problems, evaluating alternative approaches, and adopting effective solutions. 
• Understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying City traffic operations and safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures and applicable local, state and federal legislation and regulations. 
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering plans, codes, regulations and other complex technical documents. 
• Presenting proposals and recommendations clearly and logically. 
• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Working effectively with other employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Recruitment Timeline

This recruitment will close on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 11:59pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. 

Applications review: Week of Monday, April 28, 2025

1st Interview: Week of May 5, 2025, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until April 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.

Successful candidates shall be required to: 

• Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
• Degree verification
• Pass a pre-employment medical exam, which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam, and Drug screen. 
• Starting salary based on education and/or experience and internal equity. 
  

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5161. 

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at Fernandez_Li@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.

Salary : $86,286 - $104,887