Traffic Engineering Associate

Why Join Team SB The City of San Bernardino is seeking a Traffic Engineering Associate who is passionate about improving roadway safety, optimizing traffic flow, and making a visible impact in the community. If you enjoy solving real-world transportation challenges and want your work to directly enhance daily life for residents, this is your opportunity to make a difference! About the City: As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. About the Position: The City of San Bernardino is looking for a skilled and motivated Traffic Engineering Associate to join our Public Works team. In this role, you will support a wide range of traffic engineering functions, including traffic studies, signal timing, roadway design, and the evaluation of traffic control systems. You’ll work on meaningful projects that influence how people travel throughout the city—reviewing development proposals, analyzing traffic data, responding to community concerns, and helping design solutions that improve safety and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with City leadership, regional agencies, and the public while gaining hands-on experience in both technical analysis and field implementation. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys a balance of office and field work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to grow their career in traffic and transportation engineering. What You'll Be Doing Here Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented traffic engineering professional who is passionate about improving roadway safety and mobility. They bring a strong foundation in traffic engineering principles and enjoy applying data-driven solutions to real-world challenges. They are analytical and resourceful, with the ability to evaluate traffic conditions, interpret technical data, and develop practical recommendations. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing multiple projects, from reviewing development plans to responding to community traffic concerns. This individual is also a strong communicator who can clearly explain technical information to a variety of audiences, including City staff, elected officials, and the public. They thrive in a collaborative environment, work well both independently and as part of a team, and are eager to continue developing their skills in traffic engineering and transportation planning. A proactive mindset, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service will set the successful candidate apart. Da y in the Life: Your day may include reviewing traffic data, signal timing, and community requests to identify ways to improve traffic flow and safety. You could visit project sites, evaluate requests for stop signs or other traffic controls, and coordinate with maintenance crews on pavement markings or device installations. You may also review traffic impact studies for new developments, prepare recommendations, and respond to questions from residents and City staff. Your work combines technical analysis and problem-solving to make City streets safer and more efficient. For more information on this position, click here: Traffic Engineering Associate What You Need to Qualify Education and Experience: Bache…

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