Senior Engineer (Transportation)

Senior Engineer (Transportation)

Salary

$140,530.31 - $189,715.11 Annually

Location

Fremont, CA

Job Type

Full-time, regular

Job Number

26PW07

Department

Public Works

Division

PW- Public Works Engineering

Opening Date

10/29/2026

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Description

The City of Fremonts Public Works Department is recruiting for:

Senior Engineer (Transportation)

VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

The Public Works Department - Engineering Division

The Engineering Division, which falls under Public Works, consists of Design Engineering, Development Engineering, Construction, Civic Facilities, Transportation, Survey, and Real Property sections. The division reviews all proposed land development projects in the City and executes the design and construction of public projects such as streets, parks, and public buildings.

HOW TO APPLY

The first review of applications is November 30, 2026, 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) is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include individual and/or 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 ACCOMMODATION

Human 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 humanresources@fremont.gov.

CONTACT US

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Senior Transportation Engineer Class Specification

Under 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 project management and coordination of a wide range of large scale projects. This class is distinguished from the Associate Engineer classification by the complexity of projects assigned and supervisory responsibility over technical and project staff.

Essential Functions

• Develops and manages cross functional teams from across Public Works divisions to complete major, complex City transportation projects.
• Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates work of subordinates involved in projects.
• Creates and executes project work plans and required revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies required resources and assigns responsibilities.
• Develops and direct technical training program for work group.
• Acts as the Manager in the absence of the Principal Engineer.
• Assists in the screening and selection of technical staff, preparation of performance evaluations, and salary increases.
• Participates in complex traffic studies.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
• Manages projects, schedules, and budgets, while meeting quality objectives.
• Participates in the plans and specifications for traffic signals and related projects including the review and awarding of contracts.
• Participates in the annual traffic signal project priority list.
• Coordinates and oversees the preparation of project design submittals for permitting, bidding, and/or Transportation.
• Serves as Transportation Designer of Record.
• Coordinates project specific public works activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of engineering policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and oversees Transportation inspection services and/or Transportation phase services, as required.
• Reviews Transportation engineering work prepared by other Transportation engineering staff.
• Communicates technical information fluently to non-technical audiences.
• Manages design teams.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning personnel.
• Determines project specifications by studying requirements and performance standards.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommending actions.
• Attends and makes presentations before the City Council, City Planning Commission, and other public and private groups.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, 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, parks, and other public works, laws and regulations governing the formation of assessment districts and public works Transportation; 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: 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 leader.

Incumbents 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.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or 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 and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Civil engineering and five years of professional Transportation engineering experience at the fully qualified working level.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Possession 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 Drivers 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 Demands

NOTE: Position requires approximately 20-30% field work and demands can vary daily and by assignment.

Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)

Walking: Occasional

Standing: Occasional to Frequent (more for field work)

Bending (neck): Occasional to Frequent

Bending (waist): Occasional

Squatting: Rare

Climbing: Rare

Kneeling: Rare

Crawling: Rare

Jumping: Never

Balancing: Rare

Twisting (neck): Occasional

Twisting (waist): Occasional

Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse, plans, papers)

Grasp - light (non-dominant): Rare

Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare

Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare

Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent (writing, keyboarding)

Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional (keyboarding)

Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional to Frequent (desk items, mouse)

Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional (papers)

11 to 25 lbs. Rare (camera, binders)

26 to 50 lbs. Occasional (35 lb. heavier/larger plans)

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying

Up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Rare

26 to 50 lbs. Rare

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:

Eye-hand: Required

Eye-hand-foot: Not-required

Driving: Required

Vision:

Acuity, near: Required - when/if driving

Acuity, far: Required - when/if driving

Depth perception: Required - when/if driving

Accommodation: Required - when/if driving

Color vision: Required - when/if driving

Field of vision: Required - when/if driving

Talking:

Face-to-face contact: Required

Verbal contact w/others: Required

Public: Required

Hearing:

Normal conversation: Required

Telephone communication: Required

Earplugs required: Not required

Hard hats may be required in Construction sites

Work 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: 5409

FLSA: Exempt

EEOC Code: 2

Barg. Unit: FAME

Probation: 12 months

Rev.: 7/2015

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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?

• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher
• 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

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

06

Do you possess at least five years of progressively responsible professional engineering work?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, do you possess experience involving traffic systems or roadway infrastructure civil design?

• I possess experience involving traffic systems.
• I possess experience in roadway infrastructure civil design.
• I possess experience in both traffic systems and roadway infrastructure civil design.
• I do not possess the above experience.

08

Do you have professional work experience in a governmental/municipal setting as a professional Civil Engineer or Transportation Engineer?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "No" to the previous question, have you worked as a professional engineer on local government capital improvement projects as a private consultant?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have professional experience managing and delivering complex capital improvement projects?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your role, specific challenges encountered, and approach you took to overcome those challenges to keep the project moving forward towards completion. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A".

12

Do you have professional experience managing or working on transportation programs (e.g. Safe Routes to School) or development of transportation planning documents (e.g. Active Transportation Plan, Local Roadway Safety Plan, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain your role in managing the programs or plans and the level of community outreach and engagement that was required. If you answered "No" to the previous question, enter "N/A".

Required Question

Employer City of Fremont

Address 3300 Capitol Ave., Bldg B

Fremont, California, 94538

Phone 510-494-4660

Website http://www.fremont.gov/cityjobs