Engineer I/ II - Traffic
Salary
$96,262.40 - $152,318.40 Annually
Location
City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
26-21
Department
Engineering
Opening Date
05/14/2026
The Position
The Engineer I/II assigned to Traffic is responsible for performing professional and technical traffic engineering work and provide staff assistance to higher-level engineering staff.
Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)
Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Develops and reviews traffic engineering plans, construction plans, specifications, contracts, documents, and technical and engineering reports; reviews changes to construction to determine feasibility of proposed alternative design; recommends approval or denial of plans/revisions and/or recommends alternations prior to continuation of construction.
Responds to requests for information and concerns from citizens, contractors, developers, engineers, permit companies, City departments, and/or other interested parties related to engineering, traffic, and/or City codes and standards at the service counter and/or over the phone; investigates complaints concerning construction projects, traffic, or other related engineering issues.
Prepares and/or reviews a variety of engineering reports to verify design calculations and provide recommendations; prepares correspondence related to projects; reviews construction material submittals, and/or other related information to ensure conformance with applicable state and local specifications and codes.
Prepares staff reports and resolutions for the Traffic and Safety Commission, City Council, and other City departments.
Represents the Department, City, and/or District by attending meetings, public events, and speaking engagements; attends staff meetings, committee meetings, and/or other related meetings; serves as a liaison with external agencies.
Performs field investigations in response to citizen complaints related to construction, drainage, traffic, and/or future developments; and analyzes development projects in relation to new and/or existing traffic engineering improvement and signals.
Prepares engineering conditions of approval on proposed development projects.
Reviews and recommends approval of construction changes and change orders.
Prepares, reviews and participates in the selection process for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications.
Prepares or directs technical traffic engineering reports.
Performs various duties for capital improvement projects, including monitoring budgets, estimating material quantities and costs; conducting preliminary design studies; and checking plans, specifications and cost estimates.
Inspects construction projects and providing recommendations to resolve problems.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of: customer service principles; applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of construction management; project management principles and practices; report writing techniques; civil engineering and surveying principles; advanced mathematical concepts.
The ideal candidate will have skills in: prioritizing work; using computers and related software applications; providing customer service; managing multiple priorities simultaneously; performing mathematical calculations; preparing and/or reviewing a variety of technical reports, documents, and other related correspondence; preparing and interpreting maps, drawings, legal descriptions, and plats; reading and reviewing engineering drawings and technical reports; applying Federal, Regional, State, and Local regulations; issuing professional opinions; developing Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications; performing engineering calculations; reading and writing legal descriptions; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience(position requirements at entry):
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or Engineer in Training Certification, plus two years of post-graduate engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):
Positions at the Level II typically require:
Please provide copies of any certifications you have.
Application Process and Deadline
This job posting will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified applicants will be invited for an interview.
If youre ready to contribute your talents and grow your career while serving an exceptional coastal community, we encourage you to apply today.
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Drivers License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District
2026 Benefits Summary
Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU)
Cafeteria Health Plan
The employers Flexible Benefit Plan contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the Citys Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution
Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS):
Retirement Tier Local Miscellaneous Retirement Formula
Tier 2 Classic2.0% @ 60
Tier 3 New Member2.0% @ 62
Retirement Tier Other Safety (Lifeguards)Retirement Formula
Tier 2 Classic3.0% @ 55
Tier 3 New Member2.7% @ 57
457 Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.
Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.
Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.
Sick Leave
Employees accrue nine (9) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (4.153 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire - 5 Years 104 hours
6 - 10 Years 128 hours
11 - 15 Years 152 hours
16+ Years 184 hours
Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.
Paid Leave for Family Member Illness
Each new full-time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employees assistance in times of illness or parental leave to bond with a new child; 1.3846 hours of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period. The maximum accrual is about eighty three (83) hours.
Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)
Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.
General Election Leave
Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employees polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.
Holiday Closure
Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Years Day.
Holidays
Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.
Computer Purchase Program
The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.
Social Security and Medicare
The City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance.
This document is intended to provide a general summary of benefits available to employees of the City of Encinitas and San Dieguito Water District. Exact benefits an employee is entitled to receive are determined by the City Council through collective bargaining agreements between the City and the union representing the employees classification, as well as through various Resolutions and Ordinances. If there is a conflict between the information in this summary and the official plans/contracts, the official documents will prevail.
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I possess a Professional Engineering (PE) License or an Engineer in Training Certification (EIT) with the State of California in Civil Engineering and have attached a copy with my application.
Required Question
Employer City of Encinitas
Address 505 S. Vulcan Ave
Encinitas, California, 92024
Phone 7606332767
Website http://www.encinitasca.gov