Principal Engineer (Traffic)

City Of Menifee•Menifee, CA

About The Position

The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city's mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population. The Engineering Department plays a vital role in shaping the city's infrastructure and supporting responsible development. The department is responsible for reviewing and permitting all land development maps and plans, ensuring that proposed projects meet city standards and regulations. It manages agreements with developers to guarantee the installation of public improvements as required for project approval. The Engineering team also reviews detailed plans and specifications for public infrastructure, oversees grading and construction activities related to private development, and leads the design and construction of city-funded public works projects (Captial Improvement Program (CIP) Division). In addition, the department coordinates with neighboring cities and regional agencies on collaborative projects that benefit the Menifee community. Through these efforts, the Engineering Department ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable growth across Menifee. The Principal Engineer will be assigned to the Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works and Engineering Department. This is a key supervisory role responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of traffic and transportation infrastructure projects including roadway improvements, traffic signals, intersection safety, and mobility enhancements, and overseeing the review of land development project submittals during entitlement and final engineering. The successful candidate will manage professional and technical staff, administer budgets and contracts, and serve as project manager on complex traffic engineering initiatives. This position will coordinate with developers, contractors, City departments, and external agencies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the City's traffic engineering programs and capital improvement projects.

Requirements

five (5) years of civil engineering experience in a municipal or similar setting
one (1) year of supervisory experience
bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or a closely related field
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession and maintenance of a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license in the State of California.

Responsibilities

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff delivering traffic engineering services.
Establishes schedules, methods, and resource needs for traffic operations, roadway improvements, and signal systems; allocates resources with management approval.
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; recommends improvements and ensures compliance with standards and regulations.
Participates in staff selection, training, performance evaluation, and discipline to maintain a high-performing team.
Prepares and administers budgets; submits recommendations, monitors expenditures, and manages capital improvement program funding for traffic projects.
Serves as project manager for complex traffic engineering initiatives, overseeing planning, design, public meetings, bidding, and construction; develops scope of work, timelines, and priorities.
Reviews and approves traffic engineering plans, permits, maps, and construction changes; makes technical decisions and establishes criteria and standards.
Reviews and approves traffic scoping agreements, traffic studies, conceptual entitlement plans, and final engineering plans for land development projects.
During entitlement, participates in the writing of the traffic related portions of conditions of approval for land development projects.
Responds to inquiries from the public, contractors, developers, and agencies; investigates complaints and recommends corrective actions.
Prepares reports, studies, and cost estimates for current and future traffic and capital improvement projects.
Oversees inspections of roadway and traffic infrastructure projects to ensure quality control and compliance with codes and safety standards.
Participates in the inspection of traffic related improvements such as traffic signals, streetlights, and signing and striping during construction of land development projects.
After construction is complete, reviews as-built plans as part of the acceptance process for public improvements.
Coordinates activities with City departments, developers, consultants, and external agencies; represents the City in meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Maintains records, prepares technical documentation, and ensures accurate data management.
Builds and sustains positive working relationships with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders.