Senior Engineer (Traffic Signals & Geometric Design) – Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill two (2) full-time Senior Engineer vacancies in the Signal System Management & Operations and Development & Geometric Design Divisions.The salary range for Senior Engineer is: $150,062.64 – $189,789.60 annually.This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.Traffic Signals Project Delivery Position (Signal System Management & OperationsDivision)The Senior Engineer, under general direction of the Division Manager, serves a key team-leadership role in the Traffic Signal Project Delivery section, leading a team of engineers to manage and enhance the City’s traffic signal system of almost 1,000 signals, helping to create an environment for improved and equitable roadway safety and access. This position requires the ability to proactively drive programs, effectively coordinate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and skillfully engage team members to successfully deliver program objectives.Key duties include:• Develop and lead the traffic signal capital program to improve and expand the City’s signal network• Administer grant-funded traffic signal projects• Evaluate traffic safety, traffic volume, and other data to determine program investment priorities for traffic signal infrastructure improvements• Design and implement minor signal improvement work orders in collaboration with Maintenance teams, including operational changes, adding signalized crosswalks, and addressing high crash locations• Work closely with other teams within the department to efficiently deliver signal improvements as part of complete streets efforts that leverage programs such as pavement maintenance and Vision Zero• Work with other departments, including Public Works and the City Manager’s Office, to develop Citywide standards and to deploy projects that align with City vision and goals• Engage with consultants, contractors, and vendors to deploy and manage advanced systems that enhance the signal system• Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure• Participate in community engagement and public meetings, when necessary• Manage and track traffic signal asset inventory• Lead and mentor engineering staff in the performance of work by establishing achievement plans, tracking performance, creating a positive and engaging work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognitionGeometric Design – Complete Streets Position (Development & Geometric DesignDivision)The Senior Engineer will, under general direction of the Principal Engineer, perform work of considerable complexity in transportation engineering that includes review, supervision, and preparation of conceptual plans, geometric design plans, traffic signal designs, contract drawings, and specifications for transportation improvements. The position will more specifically oversee development and review of all complete streets and geometric roadway design elements of transportation infrastructure projects for the city including supervising or leading others in such work. The successful candidate will have a broad technical basis and expertise in transportation planning, traffic engineering, complete street design including geometric and roadway design. The Senior Engineer will also work with the Principal Engineer to serve as the DOT representative on all roadway design items as relates to other departments within the city, consultants, developers, and other agencies.Key duties include:• Supervise the preparation of geometric design plans, intersection control design, traffic signals and roundabouts, contract drawings and specifications, master plans and traffic studies related to transportation infrastructure improvements• Present designs at meetings to DOT and other relevant internal or external stakeholders• Develop or review roadway conceptual plans in conformance with all relevant design guidelines, policies, and requirements• Design geometric layouts of signage and striping plans relevant to pavement rehabilitation, private development, and capital improvement projects using AutoCAD• Conceptualize project layouts to be included as part of grant applications• Develop and revise existing city standards and guidelines in collaboration with other city departments and outside agencies.• Collaborate with Caltrans, VTA, and other partner agencies to manage and enhance cross-jurisdictional infrastructure• Review private development improvement plans to address roadway right of way requirements for compliance with complete streets policy and geometric design standards• Attend meetings, represent DOT as lead technical person on discussions with project engineers, city staff, and consultants as appropriate to build consensus and/or to coordinate project issues• Assist in the selection and direction of consultants, including contract negotiation, preparation, and administration• Oversee the management and expenditure of consultant contracts and minor capital civil improvements projects• Oversee budget and expenses of master agreements, and minor on-call engineering contracts• Lead and supervise engineering, technical and non-technical staff by establishing goals, tracking performance, creating a positive work environment, maximizing staff development opportunities, and providing appropriate recognitionFor additional information regarding the Senior Engineer position, please visit the class specification.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions as mentioned above and in other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the required professional engineering discipline.Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience.Required Certifications: Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline. Possession of a valid State of California’s driver’s license is required.Selected candidates will be required to submit a DMV Release of Driver Record Information form at the time of conditional offer and will be enrolled in the DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program. Refusal to do so will be considered withdrawing from the recruitment process.Desired Certification: State of California Certificate of Registration in a relevant professional engineering discipline. Selected candidates will need to obtain within their probationary period.Form 700: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.Selection Process:The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process:• Please describe in detail your professional engineering experience, including the institution(s) you work for, job title(s), years of employment and primary duties. Your experience must be consistent with your work history and resume.• Please provide your Professional Engineer License #, the authorizing state, and the expiration date. If you selected other, please specify the certification(s) that you possess.• Please select the position(s) for which you are interested in applying for. Select all that apply:Geometric Design – Complete StreetsTraffic Signals Project Delivery• Please describe your experience implementing a program or project that you initiated from start. Briefly include your approach to developing project scope, milestones, and performance metrics. Also include examples of how you proactively prepared for anticipated or unanticipated project challenges. If this does not apply, please write "N/A" for not applicable.• Please describe your experience leading a team to deliver innovative programs, projects, or initiatives. Include how many employees you have supervised and/or led. Include your role(s) and responsibilities, an example of how you led your team to enact changes or improvements to established practices, and brief details of how you developed and mentored your team. If this does not apply, please write "N/A" for not applicable.• Please describe your experience in reviewing and/or developing civil improvement, traffic signal design, and geometric layout plans, specifically in the areas of complete street, geometric roadway, and other transportation infrastructure designs.