Transportation Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $117,565.25 - $150,046.36 Annually
Location : Lausmann Annex Building, 200 South Ivy Street, Medford, OR
Job Type: Full-Time (with benefits)
Job Number: 2026-20114-01
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented & Management
Summary
Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City
This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, August 3rd.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday, August 2nd, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
Join the City of Medford as our next Transportation Manager and help guide the future of our community's transportation system.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced transportation engineering professional who enjoys a mix of leadership, technical review, planning, and problem solving. The Transportation Manager oversees the City's Traffic Engineering Section and plays an important role in transportation planning, signal operations, development review, traffic safety, and long-range system improvements.
The selected candidate will work closely with City staff, regional partners, consultants, developers, contractors, and community members on projects that directly impact mobility, safety, and quality of life in Medford. With the City beginning a major update to its Transportation System Plan, this is an exciting time to bring your expertise, leadership, and vision to the Public Works team.
If you are a collaborative leader with strong transportation engineering experience and an Oregon Professional Engineer license, we invite you to apply!
Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in transportation engineering or transportation planning with two (2) of those years in a supervisory or leadership position.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, transportation planning, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Required Licenses:

• Valid, current Driver's License and safe driving record
• Oregon Professional Engineer License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification

Available Schedules:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)
  • Teleworking up to 1 day per week

Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:

• Supervises staff, including assigning work, scheduling, providing guidance, employee development, hiring, disciplinary recommendations, etc.
• Responsible for conducting performance management reviews and evaluations of direct reports.
• Plans, develops, implements, and manages:
  • City's transportation standards, plans, policies, programs, and projects.
  • Operation and maintenance standards for traffic signals and street lights, and adjusts traffic signal timing plans to maximize safety, efficiency, and convenience.
  • Section operating and capital budgets and revenue affecting capital, operations and administration, and recommends revenue enhancement and cost reductions.
• Ensures consistency with local, regional, state and federal laws, and the City's transportation investment and long-term transportation system.
• Manages the section budget, including contract approvals, resource allocation, and financial reporting.
• Pursues and prepares outside funding and grants submission; considers grant funding in developing programs.
• Analyzes system problems and develops innovative solutions using transportation modeling computer software for development and testing resolutions.
• Coordinates with other jurisdictions for regional planning and maintenance and develops partnerships to resolve problems.
• Coordinates response to public inquiries involving traffic engineering projects.
• Participates as a member of the overall management team and represents the City at various meetings and conferences, including preparing and delivering presentations.
• Assists with making a direct contribution to the community's quality of life.
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, mentoring, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• The scope of the assigned responsibilities may vary based on departmental structure and at the discretion of the Department Director or designee.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
• Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
• Receives, interprets, and implements job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance or negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Competencies:
Active Listening - Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.
Business Thinking - Effective performers see the City as a series of integrated and interlocking business processes. They understand general business concepts that govern these systems and their interfaces. They create and/or realign these systems in response to changing needs. They understand that a change in one process can have dramatic and unintended impact across the entire City. They are adept at using these interdependencies to synergistic advantage.
Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.
Creativity - Effective performers generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions. They challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives. They find new ways to look at old problems. They encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.
Customer Orientation - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty. They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.
Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization/departments' goals.
Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Presentation Skills - Effective performers can organize and deliver public speeches that effectively inform or persuade audiences. They are adept at using current presentation technologies and media formats. They are able to field audience questions comfortably and confidently.
Work Environment & Physical Demands: This position primarily operates in a standard office environment with regulated climate control and minimal exposure to hazardous environmental elements. Typical office noise levels, common workplace distractions, and prolonged periods of computer use are expected. Additionally, the role involves regular field site visits to assess traffic systems, construction zones, and community infrastructure. These visits may expose the employee to outdoor weather conditions, active roadways, dust, dirt, and moving machinery. The position also requires frequent interaction with contractors, public officials, and community members.
This position requires extended periods of sitting and standing, as well as regular walking and driving to conduct field reviews and attend external meetings. The employee must possess the physical stamina to navigate uneven terrain, construction sites, and right-of-way zones during field evaluations. Sufficient manual dexterity is necessary to operate computers, specialized engineering software, and standard office equipment. The role frequently involves bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching to inspect field components. Adequate visual acuity (including both close and distance vision) is required to read technical blueprints and assess traffic signals, along with the ability to communicate verbally. Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment or materials.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

1. Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
2. This position is open until filled. For first consideration, apply by August 3, 2026.
3. Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
4. Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work i