Associate Engineer NPE / PE - Traffic Division

City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Everett is seeking an Associate Engineer in the Traffic Division to plan, design, and manage traffic engineering projects including signals and illumination systems. You will prepare designs, reports, and collaborate with the public and business community to ensure timely delivery.

Open to PE or NPE candidates; requires civil engineering degree and relevant experience. Competitive benefits and a strong retirement plan accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4 years’ experience in civil, design, utility, or construction engineering.
• EIT license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal, illumination, channelization, signing, and ITS design plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Communicate technical traffic engineering concepts to citizens and the public.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in major city projects.
• Prepare RFPs and bids; review bids; coordinate consultants and design work.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Traffic engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Transportation Analysis software

Job description

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER Non-PE (NPE) –TRAFFIC DIVISION

$7,699.00- $10,015.00/ month plus excellent benefits

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER PE – TRAFFIC DIVISION

$8,794.00- $11,434.00/ month plus excellent benefits

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for one (1) appointive position to fulfill this body of work. The position and level of engineer hire will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications for Associate Engineer PE or Associate Engineer NPE. This positionworks primarily with the Utilities division of Public Works.

About the Job

The successful Associate Engineer PE or Associate Engineer NPE, plans, designs, and manages both small and large traffic engineering projects. Work involves preparing traffic engineering designs, specifications and reports for traffic signals and illumination systems, as well as daily operational tasks related to planning and analysis for traffic operations. The position requires interaction with the public and the business community. Responsibilities also include providing technical supervision and advice to engineers or technicians on traffic design and operational issues. Considerable independence is exercised, and work is reviewed based on the accuracy and utility of the finished product and the promptness with which operating deadlines are met.

About the Department

The Traffic Division of the Everett Public Works Department plays a key role in development, maintenance, and operation of Everett’s traffic control systems that provide for the transportation network. Everett currently operates and maintains 178 traffic signals, 2200 street lights, 32,000 signs, citywide pavement markings and guardrail. Under supervision of the City Traffic Engineer, this position will participate in management and execution of multi-disciplinary engineering projects as required to meet infrastructure operations and maintenance needs. Working at the City of Everett provides opportunities to develop personal, technical, and professional skills and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a retirement plan.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefit Guide

Job Responsibilities

• Develop traffic signal, illumination, channelization, signing, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) design plans, specifications, and estimates. Formulate engineering designs based on field data and comprehensive city plans; assure the completion of final project designs with assistance from an engineering support group. Evaluate the impact of construction projects on neighboring properties and make adjustments as necessary. Assist in right of way acquisition process.
• Communicate technical traffic engineering concepts to citizens and members of the public.
• Become familiar with and efficiently operate Transportation Analysis software
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in major city engineering projects, including assisting in or leading the selection of consultants.
• Prepare requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposals; assist in the coordination and review of consultants’ design work. Authorize and manage consultants that provide professional services.
• Gather and analyze data pertaining to specific project design; develop design schedules and preliminary designs. Review and check adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layout and design work from the field and survey data.
• Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned project; develop engineering plans and compile preliminary layout of plans; coordinate with resource agency or permit staff to obtain project permits; write specifications for plans; coordinate required advertising for bids; advise contractor(s) and construction inspectors during construction.
• As project manager, coordinate project teams, including City staff and consultants for successful delivery.
• Review drawings and plans. Review the decisions and designs of associate engineers and other staff. Independently evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Review developer plans and specifications within the scope of knowledge for the appropriate design of public works projects. May review construction related design issues and advise construction management personnel on proper engineering solutions.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, design or study cost estimates, and budget-level planning cost estimates for future projects; analyze assigned projects to determine estimates of hours and material needed for completion. Provide assistance to budget personnel in preparing cost estimates. Prepare projects for construction bids.
• May conduct studies and prepare comprehensive plans and long-range or 6-year capital improvement plans.
• Perform signal studies for upgrades such as left turn studies, phasing changes, striping/lane assignment modifications, and signal timing updates.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, the public and other agencies regarding engineering projects; provide professional engineering expertise to the department and other work groups. Perform related work and special projects as assigned.

Associate Engineer PE position requires

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND
• 4 years’ experience in civil, design, utility, or construction engineering AND
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Washington, or the equivalent license or certification from another state, federal, military and/or association or licensing body that is equivalent in qualifications and experience.

Associate Engineer NPE position requires

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND
• 2-3 years’ experience in civil, design, utility, or construction engineering
• EIT License preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboard.
• Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required.
• Fieldwork is required on a regular basis.
• Attendance and participation at evening meetings is required on a frequent basis.

Filing Opens: 10/2/2026

Open Until Filled

APPOINTIVE

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