Junior or Assistant Transportation Engineer

S

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Santa Cruz, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Incumbents will perform professional transportation engineering work including planning, design review, and construction oversight for various infrastructure projects. They will manage regional investments such as rail corridors and trails while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

You have a strong understanding of transportation engineering principles and practices, including planning, design review, and construction oversight. You are adept at analyzing engineering data, reviewing plans, and solving complex problems, with knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Must Have Skills for ATS

transportation engineering

project management

contract management

design review

construction oversight

complete streets design

CAD

public works

rail projects

roadway projects

highway projects

bikeway projects

pedestrian projects

trail projects

Job Description

Description

Position open until filled with a priority screening date of May 11, 2026

Under varying levels of supervision, depending on classification, incumbents will perform professional transportation engineering work in both office and field settings. Assignments include planning, design review, construction oversight, and project management for a wide range of transportation infrastructure, including rail, roadway, highway, bikeway, pedestrian, and trail projects.

This position plays a key role in delivering major regional investments such as the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor and Coastal Rail Trail, as well as projects funded through Measure D, the State Transportation Improvement Program, and other local, state, and federal sources.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of effective transportationengineering and public works; contract management, projectdelivery and project management knowledge or experiencepreferred.

  • Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relatingto environmental review, design and construction standards,procurement and contract management.

  • Understanding of current standards and policies for design ofcomplete streets, roads and highways, bikeways, sidewalksand trails, and safe crossings.

  • Experience or interest in assisting with management andadministration of public works construction projects.

  • Interrelationships between federal, state, regional, and localagencies involved in or affected by transportation engineeringprojects and programs.

  • Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  • Construction methods, materials, and terminology.

  • Nomenclature, symbols and techniques of mapping andsurveying.

  • Computer systems and programs.

  • Ability to analyze engineering data, review plans andspecifications, and solve complex problems

This is not an exhausted list

S

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is a regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) created by the State of California in 1972 to carry out transportation responsibilities that cross city-county jurisdictional boundaries. RTC members represent the County Board of Supervisors, the City Councils, and the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. Together with volunteer committee members and staff, the RTC collaborates with other public agencies, businesses, advocacy groups, and the general public to address the region's transportation needs. The primary objective of the Commission is to ensure the seamless and effective operation of transportation systems linking individuals and communities across Santa Cruz County and the surrounding Monterey Bay Area region.
Runway Icon
Boost Your Interview Chances

With Runway

See Your Fit for This Role

1-5 min

Your Score

?

Top Applicants

90%

Your Job Search Advantage

Key Gaps & Next Steps:

Address these in your resume & Interview

Top Strengths For This Role

Highlight these in your cover letter & interview

Your Interview Guide

A Personalized Interview Strategy

Freshest Opportunities

Never Miss a Good Fit

Get notified when jobs mach your criteria