Principal Engineer (Traffic)

Principal Engineer (Traffic)

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Principal Engineer (Traffic) positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the City of 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.

The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of civil engineering experience in a municipal or similar setting, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Additionally, they will hold a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or a closely related field. Required Licenses and Certifications : 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.

Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status. Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process. Applicants will participate in an oral interview conducted by a panel of subject matter experts. Evaluations will be based on responses to structured questions specifically designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. Once the appraisal has been completed, HR 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.