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Posted August 18, 2026

Senior Traffic Engineer

Martinez, CA, USA Full Time
Compensation: $146,607 to $178,202 Annually

Application Deadline/Closing Date
9/3/2026

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department seeks qualified individuals to fill a Senior Traffic Engineer vacancy in the Transportation Engineering Division. The Department is looking for individuals who thrive in leadership, seek to implement safe and efficient plans, and are eager to set goals to solve traffic-related problems. If you want to make meaningful impacts in communities while using your skills in innovative ways, we invite you to apply and join our mission to deliver high-quality, reliable services to our residents while looking towards the future.

The Senior Traffic Engineer:

  • Leads the Traffic Engineering team in administering the County's traffic operations program.
  • Reviews roadway construction plans and recommends changes related to traffic engineering.
  • Reviews subdivision plans for compliance with traffic engineering requirements.
  • Prepares contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic signal construction projects.
  • Administers traffic-related programs, including the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and Vision Zero.
  • Provides technical expertise and oversight on traffic engineering projects and initiatives.


Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, sustainable projects, programs, and quality services, as well as to provide support services that are competitive, attentive, responsive, efficient, safe, and of high quality to our customers and other County Departments.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • An effective communicator with a positive attitude
  • Committed to workplace safety and safe work practices
  • Visionary and purpose-driven
  • A dependable team player
  • Innovative and forward-thinking

Additional Application Instructions

Candidates interested in the position must submit an online application through the Contra Costa County website by the closing date. All information regarding the position, minimum qualifications and job description, is available on the job announcement.

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