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Senior Civil Engineer (Traffic Engineering)

County Of Orange

Job Location:

Orange County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150134 - 171974

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

(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
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Senior Civil Engineer positions within OC Public Works and/or other County of Orange agencies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close on
Tuesday July 14 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT)

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas to cities and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works guiding principles are safety integrity quality teamwork and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Fleet Services; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

For more information on OC Public Worksclick here.

For more information on the County of Orangeclick here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
OCPW is currently seeking experienced and licensed engineers for Senior Civil Engineer positions. The Senior Civil Engineer is distinguished from Civil Engineers by their full supervisory responsibility of a section or unit of professional or technical staff who is responsible for complex engineering assignments.

This 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 include performing traffic investigations and engineering studies as well as reviewing planning designing and/or managing transportation engineering projects.

The primary job duties include but are not limited to the following:

Lead traffic signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design
Analyze traffic data and conduct traffic volume studies capacity analyses and safety evaluations
Develop and optimize signal timing plans
Coordinate with public agencies clients and citizen groups
Manage & troubleshoot ITS systems including dynamic message signs (DMS) CCTV cameras and traffic controllers
Mentor staff and oversee project budgets and schedules
Monitor traffic conditions and support incident response

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess experience demonstrating the principles of Traffic Engineering and possess a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil & Traffic Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists.

LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License (Class C or higher) is required for this assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click herefor a complete description of the Senior Civil Engineer classification.

In addition to the above the most successful candidates will possess the following knowledge and core competencies:

Technical Expertise & Knowledge

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil & Traffic 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 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
Working knowledge of the operation and management of a Traffic Management Center (TMC)

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

Leadership Skills

Experience in training and directing subordinatestaff.
Ability to oversee and review the work of others such as engineers who perform reviews of technical studies and reports.
Ability to foster a team atmosphere and rewardcollaboration.
Ability to effectively motivate others to promote productivity and efficiency.
Ability to evaluate subordinate staff and identify performanceissues.
Leading a high-performance results-oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Utilizes tact and diplomacy indealing with difficult and sensitive situationswhile displaying departmental and/or County perspective in handling the issues/situation.
Continuously seeks innovative ways to improve processes.

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 Screening (Refer/Non-Refer):Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next 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.

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 a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

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 click hereto review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
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NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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