Senior Transportation Engineer

Salary : $134,686.27 - $181,825.70 AnnuallyLocation : Fremont, CAJob Type: Full-time, regularJob Number: 24PW09Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 02032025Closing Date: 2282025 12:00 PM Pacific DescriptionThe City of Fremont's Public Works Department is recruiting forSenior Transportation Engineer. VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHUREThe DepartmentThe Public Works, Transportation Engineering Division plans and operates a multi-modal transportation system with safe and convenient choices for walking, bicycling, driving and using transit, through local actions, and in coordination with regional and state transportation agencies. Our work is guided by a City adopted Mobility Action Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan and in Coordination with the City's Mobility Commission. The City is currently developing its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which updates and consolidates its previous Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan and provides guidance for its active transportation programs for the next five years.The PositionThe Senior Transportation Engineer plays a key role in implementing Fremont's General Plan vision to be "a national model of how an auto-oriented suburb can evolve into a sustainable, strategically urban, modern city." Specific City goals and current projects include implementing the "Vision Zero" traffic safety improvement program, transforming Fremont's transportation corridors into "complete streets" that are safe, comfortable, and convenient for all travel modes and users of "All Ages and Abilities", reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled, expanding available transit services, modernizing the City's traffic signal system, upgrading State Highway corridors, and supporting new innovations in transportation 2019, the City completed a Mobility Action Plan and formed a Mobility Commission to assist with plan implementation. Interested applicants are encouraged to read the Mobility Action Plan as well as the Mobility Chapter of Fremont's General Plan available for viewing on the City's website The City is currently developing its first Active Transportation Plan (ATP), which updates and consolidates its previous Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan and provides guidance for its active transportation programs for the next five years.First Review of ApplicationsThe first review of applications is February 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (PT).This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.Selection ProcessThe process may include individual andor panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.Reasonable AccommodationHuman Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Senior Transportation Engineer Class SpecificationDefinitionUnder administrative direction, supervises major, large scale transportation engineering projects for the Engineering division; performs professional transportation engineering work; performs related duties as required.Class Characteristics This is a supervisory classification in the Engineering series. It is characterized by the responsibility to lead technical staff and cross functional Engineering project teams. Project teams may include members from Design, Development, Construction and Transportation. Work will include program and project management and coordination of a wide range of large-scale project implementation. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by the overall management of one or more transportation improvement programs, complexity of projects assigned and supervisory responsibility over technical and project staff. Essential Functions Essential FunctionsLeads and supervises staff, including assigning and scheduling work, establishing work priorities, evaluating performance, providing recognition, and facilitating staff training and development.Manage on-call consultant contracts, which include development of scopes of work, review of traffic analysis reports and engineering design plans, and approval of invoices.Supervises a Vision Zero traffic safety program to identify high crash locations and unsafe behaviors and recommends measures to improve safety. Works proactively with the Police Department and other stakeholders on efforts related to enforcement, education, and policy.Manages the active transportation program and implements programs and projects identified in the Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Mobility Action Plan, and Vision Zero Action Plan.Leads the preparation of grant applications from various Federal, State, Regional, and Countywide transportation fund sources, as well as manages the grant administration of various grant funded capital projects to meet grant utilization requirements and project implementation schedules.Supervises the design, upgrade, construction, operation, and maintenance for the traffic signal systems, communication network, and Transportation Management Center. Manages implementation of new traffic signal technology and preparation and implementation of traffic signal timingcoordination plans to optimize multimodal safety and overall traffic efficiency.Supervises the preparation of master plans, traffic studies, geometric design plans, complete street designs, traffic signal designs, contract drawings, and specifications for transportation system improvements.Supervises and participates in the investigation of traffic related citizen service requests including the determination, communication and implementation of appropriate responses. Confers with property owners, school groups, public officials, and civic organizations regarding traffic issues.Coordinates with other jurisdictions on regional transportation issues and develops partnerships to support the City's goals and resolve problems. Assists in the planning, environmental clearance, design, and construction coordination of regional transportation projects. Represents the City on regional transportation committees. Marginal FunctionsOther duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Engineering principles, programs, procedures, practices, forms, and techniques pertinent to functions of the section supervised; the principles of supervision; materials, practices, and methods employed in Transportation Engineering of streets, trails, and other City operated facilities, laws and regulations governing Transportation Engineering; and budgeting as practiced in public agencies. Skill in: The application of engineering principles; preparation and presentation of clear and concise written and verbal reports and the ability to deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the general public.Ability to: Communicate and collaborate effectively (both written and oral) with all levels of City organization, including City Leadership Team, City Council, City staff, residents, and other stakeholders. Manage and lead multi-disciplinary teams of internal City staff andor consultant teams to meet the needs of the community and project implementation. Work in a standard office setting with extensive use of written documents, computers, and the telephone; travel throughout the City on improved and unimproved terrain to inspect public works sites; attend community and professional meetings both as a participant and a meeting cumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position. EducationExperienceAny combination of education andor experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be education andor experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering and five years of professional Transportation engineering experience at the fully qualified working level. LicensesCertificatesSpecial RequirementsPossession of valid registration as a traffic engineer or civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers required. Dual registration is highly desirable. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside the City limits. Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by the time of appointment. Failure to possess or maintain the valid required license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits. Physical and Environmental DemandsNOTE: Position requires approximately 20-30% field work and demands can vary daily and by assignment.Rare = 66%Sitting: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)Walking: FrequentBiking: OccasionalStanding: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)Bending (neck): Occasional to FrequentBending (waist): OccasionalSquatting: RareClimbing: RareKneeling: RareCrawling: RareJumping: NeverBalancing: RareTwisting (neck): OccasionalTwisting (waist): OccasionalGrasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse, plans, papers)Grasp - light (non-dominant): RareGrasp - firm (dominant hand): RareGrasp - firm (non-dominant): RareFine manipulation (dominant): Frequent (writing, keyboarding)Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional (keyboarding)Reach - atbelow shoulder: Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse)Reach - above shoulder level: RarePushpull:Up to 10 lbs. Occasional11 to 25 lbs. Rare26 to 50 lbs. Never51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverLifting:Up to 10 lbs. Occasional (papers)11 to 25 lbs. Rare (camera, binders)26 to 50 lbs. Occasional (35 lb. heavierlarger plans)51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverCarryingUp to 10 lbs. Occasional11 to 25 lbs. Rare26 to 50 lbs. Rare51 to 75 lbs. Never76 to 100 lbs. NeverOver 100 lbs. NeverCoordination:Eye-hand: RequiredEye-hand-foot: Not-requiredDriving: RequiredVision:Acuity, near: Required - whenif drivingAcuity, far: Required - whenif drivingDepth perception: Required - whenif drivingAccommodation: Required - whenif drivingColor vision: Required - whenif drivingField of vision: Required - whenif drivingTalking:Face-to-face contact: RequiredVerbal contact wothers: RequiredPublic: RequiredHearing:Normal conversation: RequiredTelephone communication: RequiredEarplugs required: Not requiredHard hats may be required in Construction sitesWork environment:Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature humidity (outdoors), exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles (Transportation sites), exposure to excessive noise (sites), exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces (sites), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others. Class Code: 5409FLSA: ExemptEEOC Code: 2Barg. Unit: FAMEProbation: 12 monthsRev.: 72015The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and longshort-term disability insurance.To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: 01 Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education achieved? Bachelor's degree Master's degree None of the above 03 Please specify your degree major: Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering Related Field 04 If you selected "related field", please specify your degree major. 05 Do you possess at least five years of progressively responsible professional engineering work, preferably involving traffic systems? Yes No 06 Please specify the type(s) of valid registration(s) you possess that are issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers: Traffic Engineer registration only Civil Engineer registration only Dual registration: Traffic Engineer and Civil Engineer None of the above. 07 Do you have professional work experience in a governmentalmunicipal setting as a Transportation Engineer? Yes No 08 Do you have professional work experience in a governmentalmunicipal setting as a Civil Engineer? Yes No 09 Do you currently possess a valid California Class C Driver's License? Yes No 10 If you do not possess a valid California Class C Driver's License, will you be able to obtain a valid California Driver's License by the time of appointment? Note: This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside the City limits. Yes No 11 Please explain your perspective with respect to the Fremont Mobility Action Plan and the Mobility Chapter of the Fremont General Plan. 12 Please describe what your main sources of information and inspiration are for developing a modern multimodal mobility system. 13 Please describe your experience related to the implementation of modern traffic signal systems, smart mobility options, and smart city technology. How do you envision the three systems working together to achieve the City's overall Mobility Action Plan and Vision Zero goals? Required Question

Created: 2025-03-03