Engineering Transportation Manager

Salary: $10,652.56 - $13,636.17 Monthly
Location : 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

BASIC PURPOSE
Reporting to the City Engineer, the Engineering Transportation Manager is responsible for supervision of the Engineering transportation section, which includes the management, coordination, planning, funding, design, construction, and maintenance of the City's transportation systems. This position is also responsible for, but not limited to, providing oversight in the review of developer and City transportation designs and studies; analyzing project alternatives; performance of advanced level professional engineering assignments and assessing modifications to improve existing systems.
Please note:The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time.

Virtual first round interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 18, 2026.

In-Person second Round Interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 4, 2026.

*This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.*
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

Supervisory and Leadership:

• Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff, coordinates and/or provides staff training. Manages the employment and hiring process and employee relations while managing the workflow. Promotes, transfers, directs, evaluates performance, and provides advice and counsel to staff, creates developmental work plans for staff and implements and/or recommends corrective actions, handling grievances, discipline, and recommendations to terminate when appropriate
• Assigns duties and responsibilities, prioritizes projects and measures the performance of assigned staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary. Monitors/evaluates workload and schedules for all projects to ensure adequate timing and staff coverage for projects and that projects are completed on time.

• Assists with the development of goals, priorities, and work program for the Transportation section. Seeks ways to enable the organization to be more productive and maximize available resources.

• Manages employees' schedules and approve monthly timesheets.

• Facilitates problem solving in the division and encourages a high degree of communication within the section and with other employees or sections affected or impacted by section work.

Transportation Systems Oversight

• Administers and coordinates the management of transportation systems planning, funding, design, construction, and maintenance. Directs the work of staff and consultants on the design of transportation capital projects, traffic signal design and time operations, roadway geometry, channelization and signing.
• Leads the development and management of grant applications, ensuring accurate and timely submission. Acts as the Engineering Department's subject matter expert on transportation grants, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all available federal and state funding programs.
• Manages the Transportation Section Comprehensive Planning and development of the Transportation Improvement Program. Serves as Lacey's primary transportation planner.
• Support the Development Review Division of Public Works and Community and Economic Development by providing timely and technically sound review of private development applications, including Traffic Impact Analyses, and administration of the Traffic Mitigation Program, ensuring permit processing complies with applicable state laws, regulatory timelines, and adopted development standards.
• Monitors day-to-day operations; anticipates and troubleshoots problems where needed, ensures staff responds quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries and request for services.
• Ensures the quality and timeliness of transportation design, traffic studies, and review of development proposals. Make efforts to modify workload to assist with emergent problems, assignments, and/or projects whenever feasible. Reviews plans to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local ordinances, standards, codes, and regulations concerning public safety and environmental concerns.
• Assists right-of-way acquisition with City Engineer, City Surveyor, and City Attorney. Adheres to Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) Right of Way requirements.
• Analyzes current systems for deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvements in design and operation. Performs related engineering research. Collects and analyzes a variety of engineering data. Prepares statistical information, plans, specifications, and cost estimates pertaining to public works construction projects.
• Coordinates informational meetings/hearings as required or appropriate for proposed projects.
• Assists the public by responding to citizen inquiries regarding transportation related matters, providing informational releases, and other public informational displays and media relating to transportations projects or operations.
• Represents the city on TRPC's Transportation Advisory Committee and at other inter-agency meetings, Council meetings, committee meetings, or with contractors or citizen groups as assigned. Prepares written reports and presentations pertaining to assigned projects.

Budget Management

• Assists in the development, administration, maintenance and oversight of the of the budget, with the objective of achieving and/or maintaining a cost-effective level of operating costs for public services; makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Routinely detects and prevents errors or mistakes that would prove costly or could seriously disrupt a city service or project.
• Assists the City Engineer with evaluation of appropriate overall engineering design and methodology of projects, and prepares studies and preliminary field surveys, cost estimates, and eligible grant applications.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Represents the City effectively at public meetings and work with the public.
• May be required to testify as an expert witness.

• Performs special engineering related project work or research as assigned.
• Serves as a member of the EOC and Public Works emergency response purposes for the City.
• Reviews and/or prepares Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) documents for public bidding.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field, AND six (6) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering work experience related to transportation design and/or traffic engineering. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience which may have been obtained concurrent
OR
A Master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering work experience related to transportation design and/or traffic engineering. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience which may have been obtained concurrent.
*May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisory experience of engineering staff
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineering (PTOE) Certification

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSE(S):

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or equivalent license in another state and the ability to obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer license with in the six (6) months of hire.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire OR must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

• Emergency Management (NIMS/FEMA) certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• General civil engineering practices and state, federal, and local design standards, guidelines, and policies pertinent to public works construction projects. Including design principles, construction materials, and construction methods used in major public works construction projects.
• Related Federal State, City and Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) regulations, codes and laws.
• Washington State construction and purchasing law and municipal construction and engineering and operations management.
• Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) Right of Way Process.
• City standards, state and/or Federal law, and codes and/or regulations related to WSDOT Environmental Guidelines and Process.
• Federal and State Grant funding and grant applications processes.
• Construction contract bidding and award, knowledge of budget preparation, control, and monitoring.

• Knowledge of industrial first aid practices and pertinent safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.

• Supervising in a unionized environment.
• The principles and practices of effective supervision and performance management.

Skill in:

• Presentations on complex topics to large and diverse audiences.
• Managing the diverse work activities of support engineers and professional staff in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and division effectiveness.
• Demonstrating the expected standards of behavior and performance for employees.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• The principles of business letter writing.

• Demonstrating principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Resolving complex problems and mediating or facilitating cooperation among conflicting parties.
• Operating a computer as an aid to data analysis computation, report presentation, graph and chart generation.

Ability to:

• Communicate complex ideas and plans to a variety of audiences in a clear, comprehensive, effective, and professional manner; both orally and in writing.
• Lead by example, maintaining a high standard of behavior, appearance (as appropriate for position), and performance.
• Assure assigned employees regularly perform at high levels that meet the city's standards for technical skills, interpersonal behaviors, and customer contacts.
• Effectively manage and coordinate assigned design projects and effectively manage project staff. Provide professional and progressive expertise and coaching to assigned staff.
• Exercise independent professional judgment to solve complex engineering problems involving unique situations and difficult conditions.
• Apply engineering formulas, principles, and techniques to solve engineering design and facilities or systems problems.
• Explain the City's policies and practices under difficult, even hostile, circumstances.
• Prepare effective grant applications and prepare funding packages for City projects.
• Perform complex civil engineering computations, either manually or with the aid of a computer or calculator.
• Compile and analyze data for statistical purposes; create and present technical information in clear data or graphic formats.
• Effectively supervise, direct and schedule work of technical support staff.
• Provide professional and progressive expertise and coaching to assisting staff.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, completing assigned work quickly and accurately under stress when it is necessary to comply with a deadline.
• Translate technical information effectively, either orally or in writing, to the general public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public; provide information, resolve issues and complaints as necessary.
• Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies.

The City of Lacey understands the importance of benefits and offers a competitive and full benefits package for all regular full-time employees.

Generally, represented employees may receive some, or all, of the benefits listed below, based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits, which can be found on the City web page

Medical Insurance Benefits:

• Medical - Choice of Regence BlueShield (PPO) or Kaiser Permanente (HMO) plans offered through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Trust.

The employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of qualified dependent/domestic partner's premiums.

• Vision - VSP with low co-pays
• Dental - Choice of Willamette or Delta Dental plans and orthodontia coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Program that provides resources to employees, their immediate family (including dep