City of Palo Alto
Transportation Engineers (Multiple Positions)
City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Transportation Engineers (Multiple Positions)
The City of Palo Alto invites talented, forward‑thinking engineers to support the Office of Transportation as Project Engineer and Associate Engineer. In this role you will serve the public and make a measurable impact through projects that improve safety, mobility, and sustainability for all who live, work, and travel in Palo Alto.
Why Palo Alto Office of Transportation Palo Alto is a progressive, nation‑wide leader in bike boulevards, safe routes to school, and cutting‑edge public transit. Our transportation engineering team designs and implements solutions that reduce collisions, enhance mobility, and support a community where a majority of students walk, seniors stay active, visitors linger in vibrant districts, and commuters have multiple safe, efficient options.
Key responsibilities include:
Advancing major capital projects, including multiple rail grade separations
Designing and supporting the construction of complete streets projects
Maintaining and upgrading Citywide traffic signal operations and coordination
Implementing neighborhood traffic calming and school access safety improvement
Developing signage, striping, and curb management work orders
Reviewing traffic control plans for City projects and private developments
Responding to community requests and inquiries on transportation infrastructure
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Hybrid work: 2 days remote, 3 days on‑site
Professional development: tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities
Education benefits: potential enrollment for dependents in Palo Alto Unified School District (pilot program, subject to change)
Childcare support: $10,000 in childcare subsidies (pilot program, subject to change)
Commute benefits: free all‑agency BayPass and incentives for walking, biking, and using transit to work
Defined‑Benefit retirement plan with competitive pension benefits
Project Engineer Salary Range:
$160,451 – $196,560 annually
Key tasks:
Lead design and implementation of Grade Separation and Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan/Safety Action Plan projects
Review traffic calming analyses and designs for Safe Routes to School
Prepare grant applications from Federal, State, and regional sources; manage grant administration for grant‑funded capital projects
Supervise and participate in investigating traffic‑related citizen service requests
Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence on transportation issues
Manage consultant contracts for transportation capital projects and analyses
Participate in team training and process improvement initiatives
Perform field review of construction work requiring traffic engineering knowledge
Essential skills:
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain within a year)
Complete Streets design experience and expertise
Strong project management experience including consultant oversight and capital project delivery
Helpful skills:
Signal operations and traffic control systems knowledge
Familiarity with federally funded projects and E‑76 processes
Traffic Engineer (TE) certification
Full Job Description Available
here .
Associate Engineer Salary Range:
$132,683 – $162,489 annually
Key tasks:
Lead capital improvement projects focused on safety, complete streets implementation, and efficiency at signalized intersections
Manage traffic signal operations: conduct signal timing evaluations, upgrades, and optimization
Advance upgrades to the City’s centralized traffic operations center
Provide technical input on development reviews
Perform field review of construction work requiring traffic engineering knowledge
Review and respond to citizen inquiries on traffic engineering requests (311s)
Participate in team training and process improvement initiatives
Essential skills:
Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification
Traffic signal operations and timing expertise
Helpful skills:
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and signal communication technologies
Familiarity with Complete Streets principles and/or asset management tools
Full job description available
here .
Selection Process
Applicants receive recruitment status notifications via email; the government jobs account also provides notification status updates
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes
The screening process typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov’s Live Applicant Support at (855) 524‑5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday‑Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Why Palo Alto Office of Transportation Palo Alto is a progressive, nation‑wide leader in bike boulevards, safe routes to school, and cutting‑edge public transit. Our transportation engineering team designs and implements solutions that reduce collisions, enhance mobility, and support a community where a majority of students walk, seniors stay active, visitors linger in vibrant districts, and commuters have multiple safe, efficient options.
Key responsibilities include:
Advancing major capital projects, including multiple rail grade separations
Designing and supporting the construction of complete streets projects
Maintaining and upgrading Citywide traffic signal operations and coordination
Implementing neighborhood traffic calming and school access safety improvement
Developing signage, striping, and curb management work orders
Reviewing traffic control plans for City projects and private developments
Responding to community requests and inquiries on transportation infrastructure
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Hybrid work: 2 days remote, 3 days on‑site
Professional development: tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities
Education benefits: potential enrollment for dependents in Palo Alto Unified School District (pilot program, subject to change)
Childcare support: $10,000 in childcare subsidies (pilot program, subject to change)
Commute benefits: free all‑agency BayPass and incentives for walking, biking, and using transit to work
Defined‑Benefit retirement plan with competitive pension benefits
Project Engineer Salary Range:
$160,451 – $196,560 annually
Key tasks:
Lead design and implementation of Grade Separation and Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan/Safety Action Plan projects
Review traffic calming analyses and designs for Safe Routes to School
Prepare grant applications from Federal, State, and regional sources; manage grant administration for grant‑funded capital projects
Supervise and participate in investigating traffic‑related citizen service requests
Prepare reports, memos, and correspondence on transportation issues
Manage consultant contracts for transportation capital projects and analyses
Participate in team training and process improvement initiatives
Perform field review of construction work requiring traffic engineering knowledge
Essential skills:
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain within a year)
Complete Streets design experience and expertise
Strong project management experience including consultant oversight and capital project delivery
Helpful skills:
Signal operations and traffic control systems knowledge
Familiarity with federally funded projects and E‑76 processes
Traffic Engineer (TE) certification
Full Job Description Available
here .
Associate Engineer Salary Range:
$132,683 – $162,489 annually
Key tasks:
Lead capital improvement projects focused on safety, complete streets implementation, and efficiency at signalized intersections
Manage traffic signal operations: conduct signal timing evaluations, upgrades, and optimization
Advance upgrades to the City’s centralized traffic operations center
Provide technical input on development reviews
Perform field review of construction work requiring traffic engineering knowledge
Review and respond to citizen inquiries on traffic engineering requests (311s)
Participate in team training and process improvement initiatives
Essential skills:
Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification
Traffic signal operations and timing expertise
Helpful skills:
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and signal communication technologies
Familiarity with Complete Streets principles and/or asset management tools
Full job description available
here .
Selection Process
Applicants receive recruitment status notifications via email; the government jobs account also provides notification status updates
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes
The screening process typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov’s Live Applicant Support at (855) 524‑5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday‑Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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