Civil Engineering Associate (Traffic Engineering)
Civil Engineering Associate (Traffic Engineering)
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28-08-2025
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$ 105518 - 124176
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1 Vacancy
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28-08-2025
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE(Traffic Engineering)SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment will close on Thursday September 4at 11:59PM PST.OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works provides regional services to unincorporated areas of Orange County as well as to cities and internal County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich Orange County communities through sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works core values are safety integrity quality teamwork and adaptability.
OC Public Works partners with a diverse array of local state and federal agencies; special districts and authorities; and the private development community including construction planning and design firms to accomplish many of the Countys infrastructure projects.
For additional information about OC Public Works clickhere.
For additional information about the County of Orange clickhere.THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Public Works (OCPW) has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Engineering Associate to perform a variety of field and office civil engineering work. TheCivil Engineering Associate is the experienced non-registered professional civil engineering class. Positions at this level are distinguished from Junior Engineering Assistants by their journey-level assignments and responsibility for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Positions at this level generally work under the project leadership of Civil Engineers and are assigned all but the most complex or specialized assignments.
The most immediate vacancy is within the Traffic Engineering team which is a group of skilled engineers engineers-in-training and project this role the main responsibilities of the Civil Engineering Associate include performing traffic investigation and engineering studies as well as reviewing planning designing and/or managing transportation engineering projects.
The primary job duties of the Civil Engineering Associate include but are not limited to the following:- Develop plan and manage traffic operations and transportation planning issues.
- Conduct traffic engineering investigations and engineering studies.
- Develop review and evaluate traffic safety programs signing and striping plans traffic control plans and traffic signal designs.
- Review traffic impact analysis for various types of developments.
- Review QA/QC professional documents within professional expertise as needed to support client requirements.
- Ensure deliverables meet clients preference Engineering Departments standards regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with management Orange County elected officials and representatives external agencies and with the public as necessary.
- Ability to adapt when emergency or short turnaround projects arise as needed.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate will possess experience demonstrating the principles of Traffic Engineering and a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related addition the ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and/or have experience performing traffic engineering studies. Recent experience with using computer modeling software for urban planning is desirable but not required. A Traffic Engineering license conferred by the State of CA is highly desirable but not required.
In addition the ideal candidate will possess the following knowledges and core competencies:
Technical Expertise- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
- Working knowledge of County of Orange regulations standards and details
- Preparing accurate engineering computations estimates and notes and performing moderate to complex mathematical calculations
- Experience in field data collection such as speed surveys and traffic counts
- Reading and preparing basic signing and striping plans signal plans and traffic control plans
- Reading and preparing traffic study reports and transportation planning documents
- Reading and interpreting topographic maps and tract maps
- Strong experience with software programs such as GIS AutoCAD Trans CAD VISSIM and Synchro/Sim traffic
- Computer literate with demonstrated knowledge of MS-Office applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs
Problem Solving & Analytical Skills- Experienced in identifying problems solving them acting decisively and showing good judgment
- Isolating causes from symptoms and compiling information and alternatives to evaluate problems or issues
- Involving others as appropriate and gathering information from a variety of sources
- Finding a balance between studying the problem and solving it
- Listening carefully and communicating concern through tone of voice and by taking action to solve problems in a timely manner
Communication/Interpersonal Skills- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to clearly and concisely convey technical and/or complex information to a diverse workgroup
- Ability to draft and interpret technical reports and memos
- Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn
- Maintain a professional perspective and objective demeanor when varied situations occur
- Review and handle complex projects involving several functional groups
- Recognize and embrace the value of safety both in the field and in the office
- Team player who can maintain effective working relationships with fellow County employees as well as consultants and contractors of the Department
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid California Driver License (Class C or higher) may be required for some assignments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click on the following link to view the complete classification description and minimum qualification requirements forCivil Engineer Associate.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.Application Appraisal Panel (Refer/Non-Refer):Applications and supplemental responses will be scored by a panel of job knowledge experts. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application and fully respond to the supplemental questions.Written Exam Multiple-choice Test (Refer/Non-Refer): Applicant will be required to take a proctored or unproctored written exam. Only the most successful candidates will be moved on to the next assessment step.Structured Oral Interview (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Questions For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Zachary Gutierrez at or .EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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