Associate Transportation Engineer

Job Opportunity

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Associate Transportation Engineer in the Public Works Department! The current vacancy is assigned to the Measure FF group within the Public Works Department and will function as a project manager and technical lead in the transportation engineering field to deliver a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Some key responsibilities include:

• Manage consultant teams through all phases of project development, including planning, concept development, public outreach and engagement, detailed design, bid and award, and construction. This includes scope development; task coordination; technical review of deliverables including plans, specifications, and engineer's estimates; schedule oversight; and quality management.
• Ensure compliance with City policies guidance, engineering standards and codes, MUTCD, Caltrans guidance, ADA/PROWAG, NACTO, and Vision Zero principles.
• Coordinate with various City departments and divisions to share knowledge of ongoing programs and pursue opportunities to deliver Measure FF work more efficiently.
• Oversee construction management and inspection consultants and perform project implementation and field coordination, working closely with City Engineering and Transportation Divisions, other City departments, external contractors, and utility partners to ensure successful construction, installation, and close-out of Measure FF improvement projects.
• Serve as project leader for administrative and technical work, and ensure projects meet Measure FF budget and performance expectations through cost estimating, budgeting, resource planning, and contributing to capital planning, reporting, and accountability requirements tied to the ballot measure.
• Perform additional transportation engineering assignments as needed to support the Transportation and/or Engineering Divisions, including support for council requests, coordination on citywide multimodal and safety initiatives, and coordination with sidewalk repair program.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil or traffic engineering and three years of increasingly responsible traffic engineering experience, one year of which was at a level equivalent to the Assistant Transportation Engineer class. Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or a professional Civil Engineer as well as a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year for year basis. A master's degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or a related field is desirable.

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience (Training & Experience)
  • First Administrative Review will be conducted on August 3, 2026

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to View email address on click.appcast.io at the time of application.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.