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Job Description
Definition
ABOUT MILPITAS
The City of Milpitas, a vibrant community at the 'Crossroads of Silicon Valley', is known for its family-centered neighborhoods, cultural diversity, and quality education. It offers a range of retail and dining options, including major regional destinations that attract visitors from across the Bay Area.
With over 40,800 jobs and 39,600 employed residents, Milpitas is a thriving job-rich community—often referred to as the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley.” The city’s robust employment opportunities make it an attractive place for professionals seeking career growth.
To learn more, visit This Is Milpitas .
THE OPPORTUNITY
The first application review date is December 17, 2025.
Application received after this initial date will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Public Works Department is recruiting for an Associate Civil Engineer in the Transportation & Traffic Section of the Engineering Division .
**Although the current vacancy is in the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Section, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.**
For the complete job description, please visit: Associate Civil Engineer
*This posting is written notice of a permanent, vacant position. Internal applications will be reviewed after December 17, 2025, which is 10 working days after the recruitment is posted. Internal qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Milpitas Professional and Technical Group (ProTech). External applicants will not be considered until after the internal applicant review process has concluded.
ABOUT THE SECTIONS
The Transportation & Traffic Section focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation specifically related to the goals and projects included in the adopted City’s Trail, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and Citywide Safety Plan Study; Staff will:- Coordinate with other agencies related to projects, programs and grant administration.
- Oversee the City’s annual pavement maintenance program and other traffic and transportation-related Capital Projects including traffic signals, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects.
Other Engineering Division Sections:- Design & Construction Section
- Land Development Section
- Utilities Section
OUR TEAM CULTURE
The Department’s crews, technicians, engineers, and managers take pride in their contributions—creating a workplace defined by collaboration, respect, and service excellence. Together, we make Milpitas a great place to live, work, and visit.
We are seeking a motivated, innovative, and emotionally intelligent individual who will embody the City’s values and bring both technical expertise and a people-centered mindset to every project. This role offers ample opportunities for professional growth.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Transportation and Traffic Engineering with proven experience in customer service, traffic design, construction, transportation planning, traffic operations, and project management. Experience working collaboratively with local governments and transportation agencies is highly desirable.
We are seeking a professional, team-oriented individual who excels at cross-department coordination and is comfortable presenting to the City Council, Commissions, and Committees. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to mentor and develop staff while contributing to a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:- Supervise, train, and support engineering staff and unit operations.
- Perform professional engineering analysis, design tasks, and project evaluations.
- Coordinate projects with contractors, consultants, City departments, agencies, and the public.
- Prepare clear reports and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Administer consultant contracts and perform related duties as assigned.
When assigned to Transportation and Traffic:- Support transportation planning; assist in preparing designs, plans, specifications, and estimates for installing, removing, replacing, or modifying traffic signals, signs, street lighting, and other control devices to ensure safe, efficient multimodal travel.
- Review land development applications and traffic impact reports for accuracy of projections, circulation impacts, and compliance with City, State, and Federal traffic design standards and accepted engineering principles.
- Review and approve construction and event traffic control plans.
- Prepare and manage Federal, State, and Regional grant applications; ensure compliance with funding requirements and maintain records for audits and reporting.
- Issue work orders for new or modified traffic control devices; respond to public requests for traffic control changes.
- Assist with and perform complex transportation engineering projects; recommend and implement traffic signal timing and coordination improvements using specialized software; conduct field review and fine-tune signal timing.
- Monitor industry developments, guidelines, and best practices; recommend and implement related policies, procedures, and physical improvements.
Typical Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible and varied professional civil engineering experience including supervisory experience.
Education: A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering.
License or Certificate:- Possess and maintain throughout employment an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
- Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Supplemental Information
**Although the current vacancy is in the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Section, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.**
The first application review date is December 17, 2025.
Application received after this initial date will be considered on a rolling basis.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
Please note : The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED- Receives direction from management level positions in the engineering department.
- Exercises general supervision over professional and/or technical engineering staff, and/or construction inspection staff.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:- Work is performed primarily in an office environment and at construction sites: extensive use of the telephone, radios, and computers with repetitive keyboarding; ability to walk on uneven ground; and drive to various locations daily.
- Ability to work safely in a hard-hat construction zone is essential.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.
The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LEARN MORE
Questions? Contact us at HRRecruitment@milpitas.gov
For the complete job description, visit: Associate Civil Engineer
RETIREMENT
Membership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.ProTech members participate both in CalPERS, and the LIUNA pension fund. The current cost of the LIUNA pension fund is $1.39/hour.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and MES Vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATION
Hourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation based on years of service.
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $1,400 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAM
Employeesare offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Milpitas
Show moreLocated at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.
Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.
Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.
The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
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