About the Department
Upcoming Scheduled Salary Increase of 3% Effective July 2026
This vacancy may be underfilled with an Associate Traffic Engineer. The Associate Traffic Engineer is a non-management, non-exempt position. The annual salary range for Associate Traffic Engineer is $111,556.03 - $135,598.07.
Under the general direction of the Principal Traffic Engineer, this mid-management, at-will classification performs professional level traffic engineering work involving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of traffic control equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of the motoring public; may provide supervisory activities such as assigning work, monitoring project progress and providing technical assistance; training and evaluating the performance of subordinate professional and technical staff; performs difficult and responsible engineering work; and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is distinguished from that of an Associate Traffic Engineer by the level of responsibility for managing highly visible and sensitive projects, operating with minimal oversight, and supervising subordinate staff, while managing multiple projects.
~This is a non-telecommuting position~
Position Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Designs, supervises and participates in the preparation of drawings, maps, grade sheets, profiles, plans and specifications related to a variety of traffic engineering projects;
- Performs complex traffic studies;
- Assists in establishing priority schedules;
- Analyzes and implements traffic signal timing plans;
- Analyzes accident history;
- Conducts traffic condition and speed surveys, traffic counts and volume analyses, accident and parking surveys and intersection capacity analyses;
- Prepares traffic signal, sign and striping and traffic control plans, work orders and cost estimates;
- Manages overload, oversize and annual haul permit program;
- Prepares and maintains logs, reports, records and schedules;
- Evaluates the need and justification for traffic signals, stop signs and other traffic control devices; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For the complete job description, please go to the City of Santee's website at www.cityofsanteeca.gov
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification. An example would be:
SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in engineering; and
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of progressively responsible and recent experience in Traffic Engineering with at least three (3) years at an Associate Traffic or Civil Engineer level.
ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in engineering; and
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and recent experience in Traffic Engineering.
FOR SENIOR AND ASSOCIATE TRAFFIC ENGINEER:
Registration as a Professional Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required at the time of hire.
Registration as a civil engineer may be substituted, provided significant traffic engineering experience can be demonstrated.
EVALUATION PROCESS: This recruitment is open until filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications may occur the week of April 27, 2026. Interested applicants must submit an online application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the city will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position which may consist of any or all of the following components: Appraisal interview, a written exercise, or a practical skills assessment.
PANEL INTERVIEW: TBD.
The City may change these testing and interview dates at its discretion due to departmental staffing and operational needs.
Other Qualifications
The applicant selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment. A safe driving record is required and must be maintained during period of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment. A safe driving record is required and must be maintained during period of employment.
City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.