Traffic Engineer

Salary : $93,808.00 - $126,089.60 Annually
Location : 1457 23rd St SE Salem, OR
Job Type: Fulltime-Career
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-0177-01
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Job Summary
Make an impact: As a Traffic Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting the operations and enhancements of the City's traffic signal system, school zone flashers, interconnect system and streetlights. In this position, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Signal Supervisor, and Electricians to operate, maintain, and modernize the City's transportation system to deliver on the City's commitment to a safe and efficient transportation system.

Learn and grow: As a key member of the Traffic Engineering & Traffic Signals team, you will work alongside the Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Signal Supervisor, and Traffic Signal Electricians. This role offers opportunities for professional development and technical growth through collaborative projects and partnerships with various stakeholders across the City.

What you will do: Reporting to the Senior Traffic Engineer, the Traffic Engineer will assist in the management and implementation of the City's traffic signal system projects. This includes supporting project development, conducting technical analyses, and ensuring effective coordination with maintenance teams and other departments.
Additional information on job responsibilities:

• Support Traffic Signal Operations: Manage traffic signal operations, including data collection and analysis to support retiming efforts aimed at improving safety and efficiency across the City's corridors.
• Collaboration with Agencies: Work collaboratively with external agencies, including Keizer, Marion County, and ODOT, to ensure effective signal maintenance and operations in accordance with the Traffic Control Center Grant Agreement.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate with the Engineering Department and Traffic Signal Electricians on capital projects, providing technical support throughout the design and construction phases.
• Traffic Signal Review: Assist Development Services in reviewing traffic signal elements during the development process, ensuring compliance with City standards and regulations.
• Community Engagement: Represent the Traffic Engineering team at project meetings and respond to community concerns related to traffic signal operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform other traffic engineering tasks as needed to support departmental goals and priorities.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• A flexible schedule may be available based on manager approval, normal working hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, work may be required outside regular working hours.

• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver's license, or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, and six years of experience in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License required (or ability to obtain a State of Oregon license required within one year of appointment to the position).
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
What you will bring along:

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working within a dynamic and collaborative team environment, fostering partnerships across various City departments and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholder groups to achieve common goals.
• A strong desire to pursue ongoing professional development and education, contributing to the advancement of the City's objectives for a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system.
• Proven track record of successfully collaborating with engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel to implement innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, regulations, and codes, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.
• Understanding of traffic signal operations, including the application of best practices to optimize traffic flow and improve safety for all road users.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the


The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of our community, including our team!

Where can I find out more about the position?
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How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.


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What is your highest level of education? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• High school graduate or GED
• Some college, no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate's degree
• N/A

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Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) License? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• Yes
• No

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How many total years of experience do you have in civil engineering? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience.
• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-7 years
• 8-9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• More than 12 years

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How many years of experience do you have in traffic engineering or related field?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 6 years

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How many years of experience do you have managing or coordinating projects?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 6 years

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How many years of experience do you have working with diverse stakeholder groups?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 6 years

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How many years of experience do you have working with traffic signal systems?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• 1-3 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 6 years

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Rate your level of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)?We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

• No experience
• Some familiarity- have read portions of the MUTCD, taken training, or been exposed to it through work.Understand its purpose and basic concepts but have little hands-on application experience.
• Working knowledge-regularly use or reference the MUTCD.Understand major requirements and can apply them to common situations but may need to consult the manual for complex issues.
• Highly knowledgeable-have read portions of the MUTCD, taken training, or been exposed to it through work.Understand its purpose and basic concepts but have little hands-on application experience.

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