Assistant Transportation Engineer Jobs in California

Salary : $143,445.95 - $173,330.14 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 2026-07-2024
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Associate Transportation Engineer in the Public Works Department!
The current vacancy is assigned to the Measure FF group within the Public Works Department and will function as a project manager and technical lead in the transportation engineering field to deliver a wide variety of capital improvement projects.
Some key responsibilities include:

• Manage consultant teams through all phases of project development, including planning, concept development, public outreach and engagement, detailed design, bid and award, and construction. This includes scope development; task coordination; technical review of deliverables including plans, specifications, and engineer's estimates; schedule oversight; and quality management.
• Ensure compliance with City policies guidance, engineering standards and codes, MUTCD, Caltrans guidance, ADA/PROWAG, NACTO, and Vision Zero principles.
• Coordinate with various City departments and divisions to share knowledge of ongoing programs and pursue opportunities to deliver Measure FF work more efficiently.
• Oversee construction management and inspection consultants and perform project implementation and field coordination, working closely with City Engineering and Transportation Divisions, other City departments, external contractors, and utility partners to ensure successful construction, installation, and close-out of Measure FF improvement projects.
• Serve as project leader for administrative and technical work, and ensure projects meet Measure FF budget and performance expectations through cost estimating, budgeting, resource planning, and contributing to capital planning, reporting, and accountability requirements tied to the ballot measure.
• Perform additional transportation engineering assignments as needed to support the Transportation and/or Engineering Divisions, including support for council requests, coordination on citywide multimodal and safety initiatives, and coordination with sidewalk repair program.

See the full job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105642
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil or traffic engineering and three years of increasingly responsible traffic engineering experience, one year of which was at a level equivalent to the Assistant Transportation Engineer class.
Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or a professional Civil Engineer as well as a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year for year basis. A master's degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or a related field is desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.
EXAM PROCESS
The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience (Training & Experience)
  • First Administrative Review will be conducted on August 3, 2026

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.govat the time of application.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.
Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.
Retirement
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).
Deferred Compensation
The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.
Medical Plans
Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Dental Plan
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.
Vision Plan
The City provides vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. The plan covers 100% for eye exams and lenses every 12 months with $25 copays. The plan also provides an allowance for frames every 24 months.
Life Insurance
The City provides employees with a $50,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
Sick Leave
Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.
Vacation
New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually, with an increase to 120 hours annually after 3 or 4 years of service, depending on eligibility for Administrative Leave (see ).
Holidays
15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually
(PEU)
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Some High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02
Please indicate your major field of study.
03
Please provide your California Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer License Number as required by the minimum qualifications of this classification.
04
Please provide your California driver's license number and expiration date as required by the minimum qualifications of this classification.
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Please describe your experience managing technical consultant teams through the various phases of project development, including planning, concept development, public outreach and engagement, detailed design, bid and award, and construction.
06
Funding for Measure FF projects will cover a variety of improvements, including streets and sidewalk repairs (anticipated 60% of Measure FF funding), safety improvements including pedestrian and bicycle safety (anticipated 30%), and environmental enhancements in the form of green infrastructure to treat stormwater runoff (anticipated 10%). Please describe how your qualifications and experience relate to delivering these kinds of improvements.
Required Question