Associate Transportation Engineer Transit Engineering

Job Description

VTAs Engineering & Program Delivery (EPD) Division is looking for a dedicated Associate Transportation Engineer to join them in implementing the capital program related to its light rail system. This position is pivotal in helping VTA deliver critical projects that enhance and expand the rail system. We look forward to you joining our team!

Light Rail Engineering Team

The Light Rail Engineering Team part of the Transit Engineering Department is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to advancing VTAs rail systems and project delivery. The team drives key initiatives that enhance the state of good repair light rail efficiency and system safetyall of which play a vital role in improving the daily experience of rail transit riders across Santa Clara County.

What Youll Be Doing :

Definition

Under direction the Associate Transportation Engineer supervises and performs responsible professional field and office engineering work in connection with the planning design construction maintenance and operation of transportation systems and projects; and to participate in a variety of services and special studies requiring the application of professional knowledge and skills.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the journey-level class in the professional transportation engineer series. Associate Transportation Engineers typically perform more difficult or complex engineering work using independent judgment and typically serve as the project lead providing lead supervision to lower level professional and technical staff on a project basis.

The Associate Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the next higher level of Senior Transportation Engineer in that the latter class has full supervisory responsibility over staff and consultants of a major unit or program.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a skilled engineering professional with a strong foundation in engineering and construction principles within a public transit environment. They should excel at managing complex projects from concept to completion and thrive in collaborative settings working seamlessly with diverse internal and external stakeholders. This individual should have a proven track record in delivering light rail projectsincluding systems such as track overhead catenary signaling traction power substations and SCADA.

Note : This classification is eligible for a 4% professional incentive pay for maintaining a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the State of California. The incentive will end if the incumbent leaves the classification or fails to maintain the required license.

About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus) congestion management transportation-related funding highway design and construction real estate and transit-oriented development and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local state and federal partners VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable accessible community-focused transportation options that are innovative environmentally responsible and promote the vitality of our region.

VTA provides bus light rail and paratransit services as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain Capitol Corridor and the Altamont Corridor Express.

As the countys congestion management agency VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning including congestion management design and construction of specific highway pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects as well as promotion of transit oriented development.

VTA provides these services throughout the county including Campbell Cupertino Gilroy Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Milpitas Monte Sereno Morgan Hill Mountain View Palo Alto San Jose Santa Clara Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.

As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.

For more information about our VTA Forward Plan visit : Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)

The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families.

Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave lactation accommodation and work / family balance.

Essential Job Functions

Typical Tasks

• Performs professional engineering activities related to planning design construction maintenance and operation of transportation facilities including fixed guideways transit highway bicycle airport and other facilities;
• Reviews technical reports on transportation systems design submittals reviews design submittals from contractors for contract compliance and recommends changes to existing planning and design criteria;
• Reviews documents prepared by subordinates consultants and other parties;
• Determines route alignments;
• Makes analyses to determine best design;
• Develops routes and schedules for transit system facilities;
• Supervises the design and construction of transportation system facilities;
• Directs other engineering personnel in preparing final plans and maps;
• Supervises the preparation of detailed drawing and specifications;
• Writes reports and makes estimates of a specialized nature in connection with various transportation projects;
• Makes preliminary designs and estimates for determining budgetary needs for construction and maintenance activities;
• Performs related work as required.

When assigned as a project manager subject to general review :

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards

Development of the required skills knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in engineering plus four years of increasingly responsible experience in the performance of professional engineering work in design estimating construction and contract administration with a strong emphasis in design and construction of transportation systems and projects.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

General Application Instructions

Please read this job announcement in its entirety before applying. We recommend printing or saving a copy for future reference.

To be considered applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline . If the job posting is listed as continuous we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted you will receive an immediate email confirmation.

Important : Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications resumes Job Interest Notification Cards or incomplete / unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.

Communication & Contact Information

All updates regarding your applicationincluding notices for testing and interviews will be sent via email . Be sure to select email as your preferred method of communication and maintain a valid up-to-date email address. Applicants are also responsible for keeping their phone numbers and mailing addresses current in their online profiles.

Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support contact NEOGOV at Monday through Friday 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM (PST) excluding holidays.

Application Review & Processing

All current and prior relevant work experience including experience with VTA must be fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. Entries such as see resume are not acceptable. Incomplete or improperly completed applications may be rejected even if you meet the minimum qualifications.

While you are welcome to upload a resume it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.

Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications . Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications experience education or training may result in disqualification and / or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.

This classification is represented by Transportation Authority Engineers and Architects Association (TAEA). Wages hours and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union.

Tentative Examination s :

Oral Panel : Week of January 12-16 2026

Conditions of Employment

Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check reference checks verification of education or certifications and a criminal history review before appointment.

For safety sensitive positions V TA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.

Eligibility List

The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur . Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at or email at least five business days before the test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age ancestry color marital status mental or physical disability genetic information national origin immigration status political affiliation race religion creed sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy medical condition disabled veteran or veteran status etc.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 141123 - 171477