Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer - At Will

Salary : $138,403.20 - $194,875.20 Annually Location : Moreno Valley, CA Job Type: Division Manager Job Number: 2025-00101 Department: Public Works Division: Public Works - Transportation Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Description First review of applications is Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.This recruitment may close at any time without any noticeTHE POSITION The Principal Engineer/City Traffic Engineer leads the City's Transportation Division, overseeing the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of citywide transportation infrastructure including streetlights, traffic signals, and fiber optic networks. This management-level position is responsible for all aspects of transportation planning and traffic engineering, ensuring safe and efficient mobility throughout the City. The role involves high-level coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and the public, and includes reviewing development proposals, managing contracts, and presenting to City Council and other stakeholders. The Traffic Engineer also supervises a team of professional, technical, and clerical staff, and advises senior leadership on transportation-related matters. Find additional information in the Principal Engineer job description. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is eager to guide and mentor a young, motivated staff. This individual is excited about building and shaping a team, fostering professional growth, and creating a culture of accountability and innovation. They bring the vision and energy needed to equip the team for success while helping the organization evolve alongside a growing City. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, traffic engineering OR a related field; AND A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or program/project management capacity. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Current, valid certification as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the California State Licensing Board for Professional Engineers or professional traffic engineer in the State of California. A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is responsible for planning and supervising the activities of the engineering function of assigned work units within the Public Works Department. The incumbent is expected to carry out responsibilities independently and with awareness of good engineering principals, judgement, and safety issues and sensitivities. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. The Principal Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Engineer in that the incumbent in the former class is responsible for divisional leadership, planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the work of staff engaged in the preparation of plans, specifications, designs, estimates, schedules, inspections, surveying, and project management activities for a variety of projects and programs. The incumbent is expected to use initiative and independent judgment in negotiating, prioritizing project activities, exercising cost and budget controls, and ensuring the coordination, quantity, and quality of work performed in accordance with project goals. THE CITY GOVERNMENT Moreno Valley was incorporated as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The city operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The Mayor serves for a two-year term. Each Council Member serves for four years with staggered terms. The City has a committed, customer-service-oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees, who provide a wide range of municipal services, including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services. THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045. All New Division Manager positions are At-Will Employment/Contract positions. BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required. The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 01 This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement. Yes No 02 Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed. Less than High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units) Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units) Master's Degree or higher 03 Do you have governmental agency experience? Yes No 04 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency and the title where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response; if you do not have this experience, put N/A) 05 Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible engineering experience you possess. No experience Less than seven (7) years Seven (7) - eight (8) years Nine (9) - ten (10) years Eleven (11) years or more 06 How many years of supervisory experience do you possess? No experience Less than one (1) year One (1) - two (2) years Three (3) years or more 07 Do you currently possess a valid Traffic Engineer (TE) license and/or a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California? PE License (Professional Engineer) TE License (Traffic Engineer) Both PE and TE License I do not possess either PE or TE License currently 08 Do you have professional experience with any of the following areas? (Select all that apply) Traffic operations and safety analysis Transportation planning or corridor studies Signal timing and coordination Traffic impact studies and development review GIS, AutoCAD, or traffic modeling software None of the above 09 Which of the following traffic engineering software or systems have you used professionally? Please select all that apply. Synchro - Traffic Signal Timing and Analysis Software VISSIM - Visual Simulation Software for Traffic Flow Modeling AutoCAD - Computer-Aided Design Software ArcGIS - Geographic Information System Software HCS - Highway Capacity Software None of the above 10 Describe your background and experience as it relates to transportation engineering. Include details about your role in designing traffic signals and street lighting systems, as well as your involvement in developing and implementing traffic signal coordination plans. If you do not possess experience in this area, please type "N/A". 11 Please describe your experience serving as a project manager or lead on engineering or traffic-related projects. Include the types of projects you've overseen, your responsibilities, and any notable outcomes or challenges you addressed. If you do not possess experience in this area, please type "N/A". Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04