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Senior Transportation Engineer - Toll Systems & Traffic Engineer

VTA
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Revolutionize transportation with us! VTA is hiring a Senior Transportation Engineer for the Toll Systems and Traffic department. This role will involve supervising and leading projects related to the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of our transportation system.

Definition

Under direction, to have charge of varied and difficult engineering work involving the supervision of a professional transportation engineering staff engaged in a variety of activities, such as the planning and design of transportation systems and facilities, the operation of transit systems, special studies or services, and other transportation projects.

Senior Transportation Engineer - Toll Systems & Traffic Engineering

Ideal Candidate Statement :

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic traffic engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing a variety of traffic engineering projects, including highway and transit infrastructure, land development, and technology-driven transportation initiatives. This position demands strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet deadlines, remain fiscally responsible, and adhere to high standards of safety and effectiveness.

Desired Skills :

  • Familiarity with Santa Clara County's transportation systems and infrastructure.
  • Expertise in managing and using traffic engineering analysis tools such as Synchro, Vistro, VISSUM, FREQ, etc.
  • Proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing project budgets efficiently.
  • Solution-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to changing environments.

Typical Tasks :

  • Supervises and directs projects in connection with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transportation systems including fixed guideways, highway transit, bicycle, airport, and other facilities;
  • Supervises the design function, structural analyses and field surveys;
  • Makes traffic engineering studies;
  • Conducts transit planning and supervises the scheduling of transit operations;
  • Supervises the preparation specifications and related documents used in advertising transportation projects for bids;
  • Coordinates technical information exchanges with officials of other governmental jurisdictions, other transportation specialists and the public;
  • Coordinates with utilities and land and water companies in matters of relocation and rights-of-ways;
  • Coordinates legal assistance in the preparation of resolutions, agreements and other legal documents;
  • Conducts special studies, and performs related work as required.
  • Employment Standards :

    Training and experience equivalent to graduation from college with major work in engineering and five years professional engineering experience on transportation systems or projects, including assignments which provided the opportunity to demonstrate supervisory abilities.

    Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California in a field related to transportation engineering at the time of appointment.

    Knowledge of :

  • Methods, materials and equipment used in the design, construction and operation of transportation systems and facilities;
  • Transportation planning principles and the design and operation of public transit systems, computer model simulation techniques;
  • Principles and practices of structural engineering;
  • Principles of supervision and training.
  • Ability to :

  • Plan, direct and supervise the work of others;
  • Analyze engineering problems and work out effective solutions;
  • Evaluate and monitor consultant performance;
  • Make accurate engineering computations;
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • What’s in it for You?

    Work / Life Balance : 40-hour work weeks, and a flexible / hybrid remote schedule.

    Health : VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.

    Flex Spending Account : $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees.

    Vision : VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents.

    Dental : Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents.

    Leave : 17 days of vacation (accrued), 80 Hours of sick time (accrued), 12 paid holidays per year, and 1 floating holiday per year.

    Retirement :

  • Classic Members : 2%@ 55
  • PEPRA Members : 2%@ 62
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)
  • 457 pre-tax
  • 457 Roth
  • Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees
  • Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retiree’s medical premium.
  • Additional perks :

  • All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Professional Development Fund.
  • Wellness Programs.
  • As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan , we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.

    For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit : https : / / www.vta.org / VTAForward .

    General Instructions :

    Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to personnel@vta.org .

    To ensure consideration, completed applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources department by the stated closing time and date posted. When the stated closing date is “continuous,” apply immediately; the position may close without notice. You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email, contact NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line at (855) 524-5627 between 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.

    ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL. Applicants should select e-mail as the preferred method of notification. Candidates must maintain an up-to-date, valid and reliable e-mail address. Candidates are also responsible for maintaining up-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their online account. Due to the number of applications received, candidates must check their application status through their online account. Contact NeoGov for assistance if needed.

    Information on how to apply for jobs at the VTA is available on the VTA Employment website and from the NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line (855) 524-5627. NeoGov Applicant support is available from 8 : 00AM to 5 : 00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

    Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations :

    The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment / examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you wish to request an accommodation, call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at Personnel@vta.org .

    Application Processing Information :

    All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable). Incomplete or improperly completed online applications may be rejected even if you are qualified for the position for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to ensure that the online application reflects the work experience and education needed to meet the requirements for the position you are applying for.

    All applications are subject to review as to meeting minimum qualifications at any point in the recruitment process. Passing any step is no guarantee of continuation if it is determined that the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the class specification.

    Candidates found to have exaggerated / falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and / or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process and may be denied future employment with the VTA.

    If selected for the position, candidates will be required to complete a criminal conviction disclosure form. Candidates who successfully become VTA employees, and fail to disclose any of the criminal background information as required may be subject to discipline up to and including discharge.

    Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment. If you have questions related to an Eligible List you might be on or were on, you should contact Human Resources.

    If you have questions regarding your status as an applicant for this position, please call the Human Resources Department at (408) 321-5575 or email at Personnel@vta.org .

    VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or religious needs, absent undue hardship.

    VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.

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