Traffic Engineer

Salary: $8,873.91 - $11,228.33 Monthly
Location : Public Works, 2306 131st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Administration
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NR

Traffic EngineerThis recruitment will remain open until closed. If needed our next review date will be August 10, 2026, applications must be received prior to this date to be considered.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Traffic Engineer serves as a mid-level professional within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Engineering Division Manager, this role is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and implementing multimodal traffic engineering projects and policies to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the City's transportation network. In addition, this position is responsible for delivering the traffic safety camera program. The position requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and leadership in managing capital projects, reviewing development proposals, and advising on traffic operations and policy for all travel modes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and administer the city's traffic safety camera program, which includes, but is not limited to, management of design and installation of cameras, development of policies and procedures and interdepartmental collaboration with the Police Department and court.
• Develop and oversee the city's traffic safety program, including maintaining the Local Road Safety Plan and implementation of the Traffic Calming Program.
• Review accident reports and potential causes, perform traffic studies and identify and manage the construction/installation of alternatives to improve roadway safety.
• Manage the design and construction of the transportation projects, with emphasis on multimodal options, from planning through construction.
• In collaboration with the Streets Operations Division, resolve traffic engineering matters, including street channelization, signage and markings, studies of traffic and transportation impacts, including problem-solving concerning collisions.
• Develop policy options and recommendations on highly visible or sensitive issues integral to the City's transportation network.
• Facilitate public involvement processes for policy input, to resolve significant issues, and to achieve important City objectives.
• Serve as the City's technical expert in reviewing engineering deviations related to transportation issues.
• Create and process for adoption, programs and operational standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies; interpret policies and procedures and assure the consistent application of rules and regulations.
• Attend Council meetings, regional meetings, committee meetings and public hearings as needed; make presentations and respond to questions or issues.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• In their absence, perform the duties of other engineering department employees as necessary.
• Review land use applications and civil plans, right-of-way permits and associated traffic control plans, or other improvements that may impact public transportation infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, EQUIPMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Please see the attached questionnaire and below for position-specific physical requirements and typical working conditions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described in the are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Work is generally in-office with the occasional site visit to perform field engineering work. Office work is ordinarily sitting at a desk or computer terminal for extended periods. Some travel to a variety of locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required. Meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and working under moderate stress levels are illustrative of the environmental requirements of the position. Work requires an emphasis on the safety of City employees and the public.
The incumbent may also be required to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays or after normal work hours for emergency work. The incumbent may also be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile and must respond in a professional and safe manner.
Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in traffic engineering or civil engineering with emphasis on public transportation infrastructure.
Or: Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples of these skills include:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Municipal organization structure, policies, procedures, practices, and objectives.
• Principles, practices and techniques of engineering related to the program area
• Engineering plans, specifications, design and drafting procedures applicable to the program area.
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local traffic engineering laws and standards, including, but not limited to, ADA standards/PROWAG and the MUTCD.
• Project management principles and practices.
• Modern engineering methods as applied to design, project management and construction.
• Asset management practices, including familiarity with asset management software.
• Traffic analysis software such as Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, or similar.
• Geospatial mapping software such as ArcGIS or equivalent.
• Lean Management System or Six Sigma principles.
• Design principles and best practices for bikeways, pedestrian paths, and crossings; pavement design; intersection design, including roundabouts and traffic signals; and/or illumination design.

ABILITY TO:

• Conduct traffic studies, including data collection (using tube counters and/or radar counters) and analysis for capital projects.
• Plan, design, review and manage construction of transportation capital projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates.
• Prepare operational and safety analyses and roadway project feasibility studies (for street projects, including, but not limited to: road diets, one-way street conversions, quick-build path projects, intersection control modifications, etc).
• Read, analyze, and interpret various items such as technical documents, operating and procedure manuals, construction drawings, laws, regulations, specifications, and contracts.
• Interpret and assess field data used for the maintenance and design of construction projects.
• Establish and maintain trust, confidence, and effective working relationships with subordinates, other city officials, and the general public.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems.
• Apply lean or Six Sigma principles to improve processes and procedures and implement change management continuously.
• Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to listen effectively and to explain complex issues and applicable legal requirements, policies, and procedures to internal and external customers.
• Manage multiple projects and the activities of assigned staff simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality of business records, city business and other information.
• Perform several tasks simultaneously while maintaining the accuracy of information and meeting deadlines.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license and a driving record which meets the city's requirements. Must be able to obtain State of Washington driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Completion of position-relevant background check.

Supplemental Information

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.
• A cover letter explaining your qualifications and why you believe you are a viable candidate for this position
• Contact details for a minimum 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.