City of Palo Alto
Transportation Engineers (Multiple Positions)
City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Do you have great attention to detail?
Are you a skilled communicator, collaborator and problem solver?
Are you creative, persistent and passionate about safe and sustainable streets?
Are you wonkish on complete streets guidance and transportation engineering?
The
City of Palo Alto
invites
talented, forward-thinking engineers
with strong skills in transportation engineering 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. From signal optimization to grade separations and Safe Routes to School design, your work will keep the community connected and thriving. Why Palo Alto Office of Transportation?
The City of Palo Alto is a progressive, cutting-edge city that innovates in all areas of civic service and technology. Transportation is part of the secret sauce that makes Palo Alto such a vibrant, beautiful and accessible place to live, work and visit. The City is known nation-wide as a leader in the areas of bike boulevards and safe routes to school. The
Office of Transportation
supports cutting edge work to create a city where a majority of students safely walk and roll to school, seniors stay active and engaged, visitors linger in vibrant Downtown and neighborhood districts, neighbors enjoy tree-lined streets, and commuters have multiple options in how to reach their destinations safely and efficiently including access to a Caltrain baby bullet station. As a
full-service city , we manage our own utilities, parks, libraries, and transportation network—offering a unique opportunity for engineers to see their work directly improve the community. Our Transportation Engineering team designs and implements solutions to reduce collisions and enhance mobility for all users. Efforts includes: 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:
Schedule: Option of a
9/80 work schedule
with every other Friday off Hybrid work: Ability to work remotely and onsite (current policy allows for 2 days/week remote and 3 days/week on-site) Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities Education benefits: Potential enrollment for dependents in the 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 (MTC pilot, subject to change) and incentives for walking, biking and taking transit to work Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan: with competitive pension benefits To learn more about benefits click
HERE . The Opportunities
Project Engineer
Salary Range: $160,451 – $196,560 annually As a
Project Engineer , you will lead high-profile transportation projects that advance the City’s
Grade Separation
and
Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP)
initiatives. You will oversee design, consultant coordination, and project delivery for major infrastructure efforts that align with Palo Alto’s
Safety Action Plan
and sustainability goals. 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
particularly for Safe Routes to School Prepare grant applications from Federal, State and regional sources, and 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 As an
Associate Engineer , you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s
traffic signal network and operations . You will lead signal capital projects, optimize timing for safety and flow, and collaborate across departments to enhance daily travel for residents, commuters, and visitors. Key Tasks:
Lead
capital improvement projects
focused on safety, complete streets implementation and efficiency at signalized intersections Manage
traffic signal operations
including conducting 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 . The Selection Process
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has 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 for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee. 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. This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. 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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City of Palo Alto
invites
talented, forward-thinking engineers
with strong skills in transportation engineering 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. From signal optimization to grade separations and Safe Routes to School design, your work will keep the community connected and thriving. Why Palo Alto Office of Transportation?
The City of Palo Alto is a progressive, cutting-edge city that innovates in all areas of civic service and technology. Transportation is part of the secret sauce that makes Palo Alto such a vibrant, beautiful and accessible place to live, work and visit. The City is known nation-wide as a leader in the areas of bike boulevards and safe routes to school. The
Office of Transportation
supports cutting edge work to create a city where a majority of students safely walk and roll to school, seniors stay active and engaged, visitors linger in vibrant Downtown and neighborhood districts, neighbors enjoy tree-lined streets, and commuters have multiple options in how to reach their destinations safely and efficiently including access to a Caltrain baby bullet station. As a
full-service city , we manage our own utilities, parks, libraries, and transportation network—offering a unique opportunity for engineers to see their work directly improve the community. Our Transportation Engineering team designs and implements solutions to reduce collisions and enhance mobility for all users. Efforts includes: 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:
Schedule: Option of a
9/80 work schedule
with every other Friday off Hybrid work: Ability to work remotely and onsite (current policy allows for 2 days/week remote and 3 days/week on-site) Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, leadership training, and career growth opportunities Education benefits: Potential enrollment for dependents in the 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 (MTC pilot, subject to change) and incentives for walking, biking and taking transit to work Defined-Benefit Retirement Plan: with competitive pension benefits To learn more about benefits click
HERE . The Opportunities
Project Engineer
Salary Range: $160,451 – $196,560 annually As a
Project Engineer , you will lead high-profile transportation projects that advance the City’s
Grade Separation
and
Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP)
initiatives. You will oversee design, consultant coordination, and project delivery for major infrastructure efforts that align with Palo Alto’s
Safety Action Plan
and sustainability goals. 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
particularly for Safe Routes to School Prepare grant applications from Federal, State and regional sources, and 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 As an
Associate Engineer , you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s
traffic signal network and operations . You will lead signal capital projects, optimize timing for safety and flow, and collaborate across departments to enhance daily travel for residents, commuters, and visitors. Key Tasks:
Lead
capital improvement projects
focused on safety, complete streets implementation and efficiency at signalized intersections Manage
traffic signal operations
including conducting 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 . The Selection Process
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has 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 for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee. 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. This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU). Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. 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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