Transportation Engineer

Job Description:

Transportation Engineer

Description

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Pay & Benefits

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong supportfor professional development
• Flexible schedules (9/80, 4/10), including hybrid options ( Select positions and with Department approval)
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Salary Range (DOQ):

• Assistant Engineer - $90,526.80 - $121,307.26 Annually DOQ
• Associate Engineer - $99,925.28 - $133,901.04 Annually DOQ
• Civil Engineer - $107,608.39 - $144,196.21 Annually DOQ

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineer to join our Transportation Division. This role supports transformative projects that enhance safety, connectivity, and mobility citywide. Open to Assistant, Associate, or Civil Engineer-level professionals, the position offers opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects such as the new traffic signal system, the Main Street Bridge replacement, and the Santa Paula Branch Line (Rails with Trails) corridor improvements.

We’re looking for a collaborative, proactive, and technically skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment. The ideal candidate will effectively engage with colleagues, consultants, government agencies, and the public, delivering innovative transportation solutions with professionalism and sound judgment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, managing, and performing technical studies, investigations, and research for transportation and public works projects.
• Serving as project manager or assistant on capital projects, monitoring scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Designing, reviewing, and overseeing traffic systems, including signals, street lighting, sidewalks, medians, and parking facilities.
• Managing traffic control device inventories, permits, surveys, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements.
• Coordinating with government agencies and responding to public inquiries to ensure safe and efficient transportation solutions.

The Ideal Candidate - Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess professional engineering experience, ideally including traffic signal design and timing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of traffic engineering principles, including the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), and the ability to respond effectively to citizen inquiries and requests.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, including presenting information at City Council meetings and engaging with the public.
• Support active transportation initiatives, promoting bicycle and pedestrian programs within the city.
• Manage transportation grants and projects, including experience with Caltrans-funded programs.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Traffic or Transportation Engineering, or a related field, and depending on assignment, qualifying experience as described below, in civil, traffic, construction, transportation engineering, water resource planning, or architectural/structural plans review or structural design are required, as follows:

Assistant Engineer: One year of professional engineering experience in the assigned area. A California Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and two years of college may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.

Associate Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency, OR two years of experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Engineer with the City of Ventura are required. A California Engineering-in-Training certificate is highly desirable.

Civil Engineer: Three years of professional engineering experience in the assigned area, preferably with a public agency. Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at time of appointment.

Licenses / Certificates

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license may be required.

Certificates:

• Assistant/Associate Engineer: A California “Engineer in Training” (EIT) certificate is highly desirable.
• Civil Engineer: Registration as a California Civil Engineer is required at the time of appointment.

About the Department

The City of Ventura Transportation Division is dedicated to creating a safer, more accessible, and efficient transportation network that supports how people live, work, and move throughout the city. The Division plans, develops, and maintains Ventura’s streets, bikeways, sidewalks, transit systems, and parking programs to ensure mobility options that enhance quality of life and connect the community.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Week of December 15, 2025 - Oral Panel Interviews (in-person)
• Week of January 5, 2026 - Department Selection Interviews

This professional Engineer classification series is flexibly staffed and positions may be filled at any level depending on the needs of the City and the qualifications of the incumbent. Learn more about the distinguishing characteristics of the Assistant, Associate, and Civil Engineer levels on the job description here .

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$90,526.80 - 121,307.26 Annually