Associate Transportation Engineer

Associate Transportation Engineer The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Associate Transportation Engineer in the Public Works Department. The vacancy is assigned to the Measure FF group and will function as a project manager and technical lead to deliver a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Key Responsibilities 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, ensuring 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. Qualifications Equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework 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 coursework on a year‑for‑year basis. A master’s degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or a related field is desirable. Application Process Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions. 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 application review, competitive assessment, and potentially written, oral, or other exercises testing content, including typing, math, reading, writing, analytical skills, problem solving, computer and software proficiency, or other job‑related knowledge. The examination process and dates are subject to change. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment‑eligible list for final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and work environment. Individuals requesting accommodations must submit a written request to View email address on click.appcast.io at the time of application. #J-18808-Ljbffr