Civil Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer to join our team in the Transportation Division of the City of Cupertino Public Works Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing professional engineering tasks related to the planning, design, construction, and operation of public and private development projects. This role involves managing transportation projects within the Capital Improvement Program and working collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders.

• Perform various traffic studies and prepare reports of findings
• Analyze, check, and reconcile traffic data
• Respond to and investigate citizen requests and concerns
• Conduct traffic signal and control device warrant studies
• Maintain volume count, traffic flow, and accident data
• Prepare and review roadway signing, striping, and traffic control plans
• Prepare work requests for signing and striping crews
• Review development plans and traffic impact analyses for private development projects
• Participate in and/or oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction of traffic signals and other transportation-related projects
• Administer various consulting and construction contracts, including preparation of requests for qualifications/proposals
• Perform project management activities
• Oversee and participate in the review of projects under construction in the field
• Resolve complaints and problems in the field between the inspectors and developers, contractors, and/or engineers
• Coordinate and/or assist in arrangements for special events and parades
• Perform research of traffic laws and traffic control technologies and techniques
• Work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Department, School District, Caltrans, and City maintenance and signing crews
• Represent the City in various local and regional Committees

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field
• 2 years of responsible professional civil or traffic engineering experience for Assistant Engineer
• 3 years of responsible civil or traffic engineering experience performing duties similar to an Assistant Engineer with the City of Cupertino for Associate Engineer
• Certificate of Registration as a Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California for Associate Engineer

• Knowledge of principles and practices of traffic engineering, including Complete Streets concepts and practices associated with multi-modal transportation accommodations
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relative to areas of assigned responsibility
• Ability to learn and use City's permitting and plan review software
• Ability to perform professional engineering work
• Ability to use copy machines, plotters, scanners, and printers
• Ability to prepare technical reports for a technical and non-technical audience
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and related maps
• Ability to make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with other employees, public agencies, and the general public

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources no later than 5:00 pm, October 21, 2024. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at, or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview. An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established and may be extended up to one year.

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability.