Traffic Analyst (TE2) In-Training

Salary : $66,072.00 - $98,064.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-OR-32958
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Olympic Region
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Traffic Analyst () to join the Olympic Region Traffic Office in Lacey, WA. In this role, you will review documents and conduct analysis related to state transportation facilities, helping ensure highway construction projects meet WSDOT standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Your work will support a safe, reliable, and resilient transportation system while advancing quality, safety, and stewardship across Washington's transportation network.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Develop and execute traffic models for regional transportation projects.
• Perform detailed highway and work-zone capacity analyses.
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives for lane configurations, intersection control types, and traffic operations.
• Conduct capacity and operational analyses.
• Prepare clear, professional engineering correspondence and technical documentation and develop supporting materials such as spreadsheets, graphs, charts, data visualizations.
• Perform traffic model calibration checks and traffic volume balancing.
• Prepare emails, letters, reports, and other required documentation for external customers such as Washington State Patrol and Utilities.
• Provide traffic analysis support for maintenance of traffic and work zone traffic control for design build projects.

Qualifications

This is a Transportation Engineer 2 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal "in-training" plan.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

Required Competencies - Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) Level:

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience (e.g., experience equivalent to a or ). Demonstrated ability to apply technical civil engineering principles, practices, and methods to support design, construction, and project delivery activities to real-world scenarios.

Required Competencies - Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) Level (In-Training):

• Basic Engineering Knowledge: Basic technical skills and/or knowledge of engineering principles in support of transportation projects. This is typically demonstrated through a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another closely related field or certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

The following qualifications are also required at all levels:

• Analytical and Technical Review: Demonstrated ability to evaluate transportation and traffic analysis elements, identify issues, and develop effective alternative solutions. Experience reviewing and applying traffic design and transportation engineering principles to support data driven decision-making and project delivery.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in operating Windows-based computers and MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word, as well as databases and computer-aided engineering software.
• Communication Skills: Skills to communicate technical non-technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both virtually and in person, using a range of electronic communication methods such as email, telephone, text, video conferencing, and computer-based collaboration tools.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Skills to work productively both independently and as part of a team environment, prioritizing workload and handling multiple assignments, producing accurate and consistent results.

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to travel on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis, including occasional travel to other office locations for meetings or training, and overnight travel.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Technical Traffic Analysis: Experience preparing and/or reviewing traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, transportation discipline reports for environmental documentation, and intersection control evaluations. Demonstrated understanding of highway and traffic analysis principles, methodologies, and operational concepts.
• Traffic Analysis Software: Proficiency with industry-standard traffic analysis and modeling software such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM, or similar tools used to evaluate and simulate transportation system performance.

To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This is a Transportation Engineer 2 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal "in-training" plan. The base salaries for each level are:

• Transportation Engineer 2: $72,900 - $98,064
• Transportation Engineer 1: $66,072 - $88,788

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-32958 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of