Caltrans District Eight Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities. 

The Smart Mobility Practice is seeking a Sr. Traffic Engineer in Ontario or Tustin, CA.

This role will focus on traffic engineering design and analysis, technical leadership, business development and contributing to the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure focused on Caltrans District 8 or 12.

As a traffic engineering leader, this position will manage project design teams and tasks for transportation projects that may involve traffic signals, signing, striping, temporary traffic control, and ITS communications. The position will also have the opportunity to supervise and mentor team members and help grow the California team and overall DEA Smart Mobility practice.

• Project Delivery: Managing traffic engineering design and/or analysis tasks or projects of varying degrees including scope, schedule, budget, Quality Management, and financial management with the ability to stamp project plans.
•  Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and task leadership for transportation projects and collaborate with Smart Mobility leaders in other markets and across DEA's diverse business units, markets, and technical practices to assist with staffing to fulfill project and business development opportunities.
• Business Development: Assist in cultivating and maintaining effective client relationships to support business development opportunities.
• Staff Development: Promote employee development, provide mentoring and training for junior staff.
• Talent Management: Assist the Smart Mobility team to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Current Professional Civil (PE) License in California.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, demonstrating hands-on expertise in traffic engineering design and analysis.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Takes ownership and shows initiative in delivering high-quality work.

• Recent and relevant project experience with Caltrans District 8 or 12 with delivery of complex transportation infrastructure
• Experience leading project teams
• Experience training others in fundamentals of traffic design tasks
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $125,000 - $166,000

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Ontario, CA; Tustin, CA.