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Salary: $50.37 - $75.55 Hourly
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-00187
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Description
TheCity of Anaheim Public Works Department has an exciting Part Time Associate Engineer opportunity in the Traffic & Transportation Section. This position will provide a variety of professional and technical level engineering work supporting development review in the traffic and transportation section.
The Public Works Department is dedicated to delivering engineering services that provide the Anaheim community with pride in their City and its workforce. Whether it's designing a street construction project, applying innovative traffic management techniques to solving Anaheim's traffic problems, or maintaining the City's streets, sewers and sidewalks, Public Works provides a myriad of comprehensive services to meet a variety of the City's infrastructure, maintenance, and development needs.
The priorities and projects for this position include:

• Review proposed land use development projects, with objectives to maintain traffic safety and traffic flow, provide adequate access for land uses, and condition equitable participation from new development for necessary traffic improvements.
• Review traffic related technical documents such as Traffic Studies, VMT analyses, parking studies, quieting studies, etc.
• Review development related grading, street improvement, and building plans for conformance with City and industry standards.
• Review traffic signal timing/phasing plans and monitor traffic management systems to facilitate traffic movement and operations.
• Attend and represent the Traffic and Transportation Section at the bi-weekly Planning Commission meetings, and City Council as necessary.

This part-time position averages 20-30 hours per week. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. The schedule for this position is generally flexible but requires attendance and participation in meetings during regular business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. To view the complete job description, please click HERE.

• Review preliminary and final plans for grading, street and traffic improvements, public utility and telecommunication projects, cost estimates, schedules, and specifications for private development and public improvement projects including street, water, traffic, traffic control, sewer, and storm drain improvements; supervise and assist in project review, design, and contract administration.
• Review plans including building, grading, right-of construction permits.
• Review entitlement applications and plans to ensure conformance with City Standards.
• Coordinate public works and water utility activities with other City departments, divisions, sections, and outside agencies.
• Assist higher-level engineers on large and complex development projects or public works construction projects.
• Perform or supervise checking tentative and final subdivision maps to determine accuracy of professional engineering design computations and existence of adequate street, sewer, and storm drainage plans; verify project compliance with conditions of approval, the Subdivision Map Act,, the Anaheim Municipal Code, and other subdivision regulations or requirements
• Review work of private engineers and plan check staff for compliance with City standards and practices; review shop drawings submitted by construction contractors; determine engineering requirements for new developments; review and provide recommendations for processing change orders requested by contractors.
• Participate in the selection of private consulting engineering services; prepare proposals; conduct interviews and review consultant qualifications; provide recommendations in the selection of consulting engineers.
• Coordinate and oversee projects with other agencies and departments; prepare reports for the City Council.
• Confer with architects, engineers, and consultants in the collection of data to prepare cost and construction estimates, legal descriptions, and plans for engineering projects.
• Perform network analysis to simulate field conditions; identify any areas in need of upgrade; prepare and maintain area system distribution network analysis model.
• Review and update engineering standard drawings, specifications, and design criteria.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the section budget; maintain and monitor budgetary controls; submit cash flow reports.
• Respond to questions and inquires from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards and committees; as assigned, attend and participate in a variety of meetings including Planning Commission, Neighborhood Council, and Traffic Calming meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies and reports including initial environmental impact and water supply industry reports.
• Prepare regional, state, and federal grants and other federally funded projects; monitor and track application requests and approved grant programs.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering, traffic engineering, and surveying/mapping.
• Perform related duties as required.

Additional duties when assigned to Traffic Engineering:

• Participate in planning and directing traffic engineering and transportation activities.
• Conduct a variety of technical engineering studies; review transportation planning studies; analyze traffic impact studies.
• Operate the Traffic Management Center; adjust signal timing on controllers and operating CCTV cameras, changeable message signs, and highway advisory radio; assist signal technician with troubleshooting field equipment including signal controllers, CCTV cameras, and changeable message signs.
• Prepare and implement signal timing plans for daily operation and special events.
• Prepare standards, methods, and techniques for traffic improvement programs; supervise the collection and analysis of data related to traffic problems.
• Review Traffic Impact Analysis and ensure conformance with City requirements, CEQA requirements, and industry standards and best practices.
• Review City codes and ordinances for appropriate additions and deletions concerning traffic engineering issues.
• Respond to Traffic Calming requests by holding neighborhood meetings, meeting with residents, collecting and analyzing data, and implementing the City's Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

• Respond to Spillover Permit Parking Requests by holding meetings, meeting with residents, and implementing the City's Spillover Parking Program.
• Review Traffic Control Plans to ensure conformance with WATCH standards.

Qualifications
Experience and Education: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a municipal engineering program; theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering and design; principles of mathematics and their application to engineering work; principles and practices of project management and administration; methods and techniques of contract negotiations and administration; methods, materials, and techniques used in civil engineering projects including those used in the design and construction of development projects; methods and techniques of engineering plan review and analysis; engineering maps and records; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil and traffic engineering design and development; principles and practices of business correspondence and technical report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; graphic software; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; occupational health and safety standards; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to: Perform professional engineering duties involved in the design, development and construction management of a variety of engineering projects; prepare engineering plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects; make engineering design computations and check, design, and prepare engineering plans and studies draft reports and make recommendations; understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other contract documents; perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems; coordinate and monitor the work of contractors; serve as the project manager on one or more projects; prepare and manage project budgets; maintain detailed project management records and documentation; interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding engineering and development projects; conduct analytical traffic studies accurately and reliably; coordinate activities with internal and external agencies and committees; use and care for engineering, surveying, and drafting instruments and equipment; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; read signal plans and schematics; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or certification as a Professional Engineer (PE). Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.
Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City's part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/37234/PT-CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pas