Principal EngineerCity Traffic Engineer At Will

Moreno Valley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 138403 - 194875

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Lead the Way: Principal Traffic Engineer Shaping City Mobility

Join Team MoVal as the next Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer!

First review of applicationsis Tuesday December 30 2025.

Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

***This recruitment may close at any time without any notice***

THE POSITION

The Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer leads the Citys Transportation Division overseeing the planning development operation and maintenance of citywide transportation infrastructure including streetlights traffic signals and fiber optic networks. This management-level position is responsible for all aspects of transportation planning and traffic engineering ensuring safe and efficient mobility throughout the City. The role involves high-level coordination with internal departments external agencies and the public and includes reviewing development proposals managing contracts and presenting to City Council and other stakeholders. The Traffic Engineer also supervises a team of professional technical and clerical staff and advises senior leadership on transportation-related matters.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer position is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in municipal traffic engineering and transportation systems who is ready to join a rapidly growing city. They possess deep expertise in traffic signal design interconnect systems and have a strong grasp of land development regulations public works contract administration and urban planning principles. This individual is a strategic thinker and an effective leader capable of managing complex projects multidisciplinary teams and division budgets. They are team-oriented driven to grow their staff and seeks innovative solutions to improve traffic safety and efficiency. They possess excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to public service the ideal candidate is dedicated to advancing the safety sustainability and performance of the growing City.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering traffic engineering OR a related field; AND

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or program/project management capacity.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Current valid certification as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Licensing Board for Professional Engineers or professional traffic engineer in the State of California.

A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Citys vehicle insurance policy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is responsible for planning and supervising the activities of the engineering function of assigned work units within the Public Works Department. The incumbent is expected to carry out responsibilities independently and with awareness of good engineering principals judgement and safety issues and sensitivities. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution.

The Principal Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that the incumbent in the former class is responsible for divisional leadership planning organizing directing and reviewing the work of staff engaged in the preparation of plans specifications designs estimates schedules inspections surveying and project management activities for a variety of projects and programs. The incumbent is expected to use initiative and independent judgment in negotiating prioritizing project activities exercising cost and budget controls and ensuring the coordination quantity and quality of work performed in accordance with project goals.

THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Moreno Valleywas incorporated as a General Law City merging the communities of Moreno Sunnymead and Edgemont. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves for a two-year term. Each Council Member serves for four years with staggered terms.

The City has a committed customer-service-oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide range of municipal services including Public Works Economic Development Community Development Parks and Community Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLEqualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.As part of this commitment The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or .

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DescriptionLead the Way: Principal Traffic Engineer Shaping City MobilityJoin Team MoVal as the next Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer!First review of applicationsis Tuesday December 30 2025.Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.***This recruitment may ...