Assistant Engineer (Transportation Engineering)
About The Position
The Assistant Engineer position is in the City of Culver City’s Public Works Department, Mobility and Traffic Engineering Division. The role supports the application of traffic engineering principles, state regulations, and City policies to improve safety and mobility for roadway users. Duties may vary and may include related tasks not listed in the posting. The position assists with traffic engineering studies and project design, supports reviews of traffic control plans and development applications, responds to public inquiries, conducts field inspections, coordinates with external partners, and maintains traffic-related data and signal timing materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualifying combination of training and experience.
- One year of work experience in civil engineering, or equivalent qualifying combination of training and experience.
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in the State of California is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist Division staff in applying traffic engineering principles, state regulations such as CA-MUTCD and Caltrans standards, and City policies to improve roadway safety and mobility.
- Assist in preparing traffic engineering studies, including traffic volume counts, speed surveys, collision analyses, and parking studies.
- Assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic and roadway improvement projects.
- Support the design and review of traffic control plans, signing and striping layouts, and temporary traffic management plans for construction or special events.
- Respond to public inquiries and service requests about traffic operations, parking, and neighborhood traffic concerns; prepare correspondence or reports summarizing findings.
- Review development and building permit applications for traffic and transportation impacts and compliance with City standards and policies.
- Conduct field inspections to verify existing conditions, assess traffic control device placement, and support data collection for engineering analysis.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and other public agencies on traffic and transportation-related projects.
- Maintain and update traffic data inventories, including signal equipment lists, pavement markings, and traffic count databases.
- Prepare and update traffic signal timing sheets and coordination plans using standard software tools and agency databases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
