Traffic Engineer
Department of Transportation
City of Pasadena, California
Annual Salary: $120,339 - $150,423 DOE/DOQ*
*Salary subject to 3% increase July 2024
*FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE*
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Shape the way Pasadena moves, and improve the lives of those who live and visit Pasadena now and in the future!The City of Pasadena is seeking a Traffic Engineer to ensure safe transportation systems that prioritize community safety, promote equitable access, and harmonize with evolving urban landscapes for future generations. This position is approximately 60%-70% in-office and about one-third in the field. The Traffic Engineer will possess a foundational understanding of key skills such as interpreting timing charts, analyzing traffic signal phasing diagrams, and mastering signal progression techniques to efficiently manage traffic flow within corridors or networks. The position carries substantial fiduciary responsibilities, with project budgets ranging between $5-$8 million and oversight of three employees. As a mentor and manager, they will provide critical technical oversight and guidance for their staff members as they design and maintain traffic systems. The ideal candidate will have an innovative future-focused mindset, with an emphasis on community safety and equitable access. They will be a technically skilled professional with a strong work ethic, a visionary approach to traffic engineering and operations, and enthusiasm for managing a team. We encourage you to find out more about what makes Pasadena such an amazing community to work, live, and play at VISIT PASADENA and CITY WEBSITE. Apply today!
IDEAL CANDIDATE
A primary responsibility of this role is the oversight and project management of capital improvement projects currently underway at the City. The Traffic Engineer will assess areas for improvement in pedestrian access, bicycle facilities, and speed reduction measures. They may also seek grant funding for projects and prepare and review plans, specifications, and estimates. In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with active listening skills, diplomacy, and a strong work ethic. The Traffic Engineer will interface with executive leadership and have frequent public contact by phone, or interactions in the field. Effective interdepartmental collaboration is important, as this role requires relationship-building with vendors, the City Manager's Office, Public Works staff, and personnel in the Department of Transportation, including Planning, Transit and Parking. Strong presentation and written communication abilities are imperative for conveying findings and data to committees, neighborhood assemblies, and other stakeholders.