Senior Traffic Engineer

Overview

Manage and oversee traffic engineering projects and related staff services.

Key Responsibilities

• field observation
• event planning
• traffic studies
• signal review
• sign installation
• impact studies

Tasks

-Conduct field observation regarding traffic-related requests, complaints and concerns. -Participate in special events meetings and prepare/coordinate traffic handling plans. -Provide staff support and participate in committees, commissions, and citizen groups related to transportation and traffic matters. -Respond to inquiries or complaints relating to traffic and safety issues. -Coordinate with property owner, school groups, public officials and civic organizations regarding traffic-engineering problems. -Participate in the work of collecting, tabulating, and analyzing traffic information. -Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, and studies. -Coordinate Traffic Engineering activities with other City departments divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. -Coordinate with developers and consultants on developing project scoping agreements and Traffic Impact Studies. -Review and approve signal designs, signing and striping, and traffic control plans. -Supervise and coordinate the planning and preparation of work orders for the installation, removal or replacement of traffic signs, markings, protective structures, and streetlights. -Supervise and participate in traffic and transportation studies conducted by consultants. -Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

Requirements

• traffic engineer
• california
• driver's license
• bachelor's
• engineering
• 10 years

What You Bring

-Valid registration as a Traffic Engineer in the State of California is required. -Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. -A minimum of 10 years’ experience in traffic engineering work in a public agency setting.

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About Willdan

-Founded in 1964 in Southern California by two engineers solving local municipal challenges. -Went public in 2006 (NASDAQ: WLDN), expanding via strategic acquisitions including energy, engineering, and analytics firms. -Delivers complex energy and infrastructure projects—such as grid modernization, EV charging, stadium transit planning, and data pipelines. -Operates in two main segments: Energy (efficiency audits, demand reduction, performance contracting, analytics) and Engineering & Consulting (city engineering, structural, transportation, water resources). -Typical clients include utilities, government agencies, schools, hospitals, industry, and commercial businesses across 20+ states. -Notable projects include an NFL-stadium traffic plan in Inglewood and solar+storage studies for Minnesota.

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