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
Senior Engineer (Transportation)Senior Transportation Engineer Class SpecificationUnder 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 QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge 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/ExperienceAny 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 Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering and five years of professional Transportation engineering experience at the fully qualified working level.
Licenses/Certificates/Special RequirementsPossession 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 Driver's 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 DemandsNOTE: 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
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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.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
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Please specify your degree major.
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Related Field
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If you selected "related field", please specify your degree major.
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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
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Do you possess at least five years of progressively responsible professional engineering work?
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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.
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Do you have professional work experience in a governmental/municipal setting as a professional Civil Engineer or Transportation Engineer?
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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?
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Do you have professional experience managing and delivering complex capital improvement projects?
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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".
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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.)?
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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".
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