Associate Engineer - Traffic

El Cajon?

Engineers in the Traffic Engineering Division have the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects and operational issues that have a direct and visible impact on the community.

The position provides hands-on experience with traffic signals, roadway safety, signing and striping, development projects, and capital improvements, while working with a multidisciplinary team and gaining opportunities for professional growth and increased project responsibility.

The Community : The City of El Cajon is a leader among San Diego County and a wonderful location to live, work, and play.

Its workplace culture empowers employees to maintain a strong work-life balance and make a positive impact in the community.

The City offers exceptional benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

To view the City's defined Benefits & Retirement, please visit the ECMMPEG-MOU ( Article 6 - Health and Welfare).

The Recruitment Process : The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process which includes an in-person Qualifications Appraisal Interview.

Appraisal Interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 7, 2026.

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list for employment consideration for at least six months.

Please visit our website to view the full job description: Associate Engineer Duties may include professional engineering work related to: Design of traffic projects, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, signing and striping plans, and pavement marking plans; Traffic signal design, timing, operations, and improvements; Traffic control plan review and traffic engineering support for City projects; Orders and reviews work of traffic operations section and signal service contractor, including signing and striping by City forces; Reviews planning actions and development proposals for traffic-related comments; Coordinates and confers with other City personnel and departments, representatives of other public and private agencies and the public; Capital improvement project design and implementation; Receives, investigates and deals with public on service requests and related matters; Preparation of background and technical reports for management and City Council; Supervises and directs division activities and traffic engineering personnel.

• Design of traffic projects, including roadway lighting, traffic signals, signing and striping plans, and pavement marking plans;
• Traffic signal design, timing, operations, and improvements;
• Traffic control plan review and traffic engineering support for City projects;
• Orders and reviews work of traffic operations section and signal service contractor, including signing and striping by City forces;
• Reviews planning actions and development proposals for traffic-related comments;
• Coordinates and confers with other City personnel and departments, representatives of other public and private agencies and the public;
• Capital improvement project design and implementation;
• Receives, investigates and deals with public on service requests and related matters;
• Preparation of background and technical reports for management and City Council;
• Supervises and directs division activities and traffic engineering personnel.

Education: Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering.

At least three (3) years of civil engineering experience involving design and construction of wastewater infrastructure, including some supervisory experience.

Special Requirements : Possession of California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or Traffic Engineer is desirable.

The City of El Cajon offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement.

Please review the MMPEG-MOU for detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, retirement, and more: El Cajon Mid-Management and Professional Employees Group (ECMMPEG) .

If you have any questions, please email hr@elcajon.gov .

The City of El Cajon offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and CalPERS retirement.

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