Senior Corridor Operations Engineer

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Paid holidays

Education benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer with TE3 qualifications to support the Southwest Region Traffic Management Center. You will analyze real-time system performance, apply advanced traffic operations principles, and guide incident responses to optimize safety and mobility.

The role requires independent judgment, strong communication with agencies, and the development of optimization strategies using ATM, ramp meters, and VMS.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and ability to apply entry-level civil engineering practices to transportation-related projects.
• Basic understanding of Traffic Operations, including field analysis, programming traffic system modifications, and modifying algorithms to optimize traffic flow and control.
• Ability to use established transportation management systems and software to monitor conditions and support adjustments to traffic signals, ramp meters, signs, and other traffic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Real Time Transportation System Performance of Regional Arterial and Highway Systems.
• Analyze, plan, implement, and direct others to apply system modifications to mitigate impacts due to abnormal traffic flows, special events, or incidents.
• Manually adjust ramp meters and traffic signal phasing and timing.
• Implement ramp and roadway closures, Active Traffic Management (ATM) and lane control signage, and Peak Use Shoulder.
• Direct Traffic Management Center staff to utilize Variable Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio and Roads System to notify traveling public.
• Cultivate and practice collaborative partnerships with local and bi-state agencies.
• Provide strategic coordination and collaboration via the Virtual Coordination Center.
• Program ramp meters, ATM settings and algorithms, and data station.
• Create and review messaging plans for routine planned construction or roadway closures.
• Acknowledge and professionally respond to constituent feedback on operational concerns verbally and in writing.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Traffic Operations Knowledge

Transportation System Technology

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Tools

Traffic Management Systems

Centralized Signal Software

Video Server Systems

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer with TE3 qualifications to support the Southwest Region Traffic Management Center. You will analyze real-time system performance, apply advanced traffic operations principles, and guide incident responses to optimize safety and mobility.

The role requires independent judgment, strong communication with agencies, and the development of optimization strategies using ATM, ramp meters, and VMS.