Senior Engineer, Traffic

City of Sammamish; Sammamish (WA); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off (vacation and s

Hybrid work schedules

14 paid holidays + floating holiday

Zusammenfassung

The City of Sammamish seeks a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead traffic safety initiatives and multimodal transportation projects for the growing community. This in-house expert guides strategy development, technical studies, design, and construction oversight to improve safety and mobility.

Collaborate with residents, officials, and partners; manage complex projects within scope, schedule, and budget; pursue grant funding to advance mobility.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five years in transportation engineering or related field.
• Washington State residency required with PE licensure in WA.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State.

Aufgaben

• Lead systemic traffic safety initiatives and multimodal transportation projects.
• Review development permit submittals and capital project deliverables.
• Provide road design and traffic engineering expertise across studies, design, and construction.
• Collaborate with community and stakeholders to identify safety concerns and implement countermeasures.
• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while pursuing grant funding.

Kenntnisse

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Project management

Data analysis

Public presentations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Sammamish is a safe, family-friendly suburb in the Seattle area. The community boasts amenities found in a much larger community, all while maintaining its small-town charm. Sammamish has quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural resources, high-quality schools, retail offerings, and an abundance of recreational opportunities.

Description

Are you passionate about improving traffic safety and developing innovative transportation solutions? Join the City of Sammamish as our Senior Traffic Engineer and play a vital role in advancing a safe, efficient, accessible, and multimodal transportation network for our growing community.

Why join us?

• Impactful Work: Make a visible impact on your community through meaningful public infrastructure projects.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday.

The Senior Traffic Engineer plays a key role in advancing traffic safety and shaping an efficient, accessible, and multimodal transportation network for the Sammamish community. Serving as the City's in-house traffic engineering and safety subject matter expert, this role leads the full lifecycle of traffic safety initiatives and transportation projects—from strategy development and technical studies to data analysis, design, construction oversight, implementation, and performance monitoring. This position provides technical leadership and expertise across a broad range of traffic engineering disciplines, including multimodal transportation planning, traffic operations analysis and modeling, traffic control and management, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and traffic design. The Senior Traffic Engineer communicates complex technical information to community members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to support engagement, transparency, and informed decision-making. The Senior Traffic Engineer manages complex traffic engineering projects, oversees traffic operations and modeling efforts, supports the City's Traffic Management Center, reviews development permit submittals and capital project deliverables, and pursues and administers grant funding that advances the City's multimodal transportation, mobility, and safety goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead the department’s efforts related to systemic traffic safety, focusing on proactively identifying risks, protecting vulnerable road users, and managing speed.
• Collaborate with the community and other stakeholders to identify safety concerns, conduct analyses, develop designs and recommendations, and implement proven safety countermeasures.
• Monitor transportation system performance, identify infrastructure deficiencies, investigate safety and operational concerns, and develop and implement solutions.
• Provide road design and traffic engineering expertise to support City initiatives and projects, including by reviewing and contributing to interdepartmental planning studies, private development permit applications, capital projects, and construction projects.
• Lead and oversee the planning, design, and construction of complex traffic engineering and transportation projects, ensuring projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and budget.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and five (5) years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, traffic engineering, traffic operations, traffic modeling, transportation planning, project management, or related civil engineering work in a municipal, public agency, or consulting environment.

Employees must be residents of Washington State.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Licensed in Washington State as a Professional Engineer (PE).

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a City-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in civil, transportation, or a related engineering field; municipal or public agency experience in traffic engineering, transportation operations, multimodal transportation, or transportation capital project delivery; and experience communicating complex technical information to elected officials and the public.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Advanced principles and practices of traffic engineering, transportation planning, multimodal safety, traffic operations, transportation modeling, and road design.
• Safe System approach principles and implementation, including selection and delivery of proven countermeasures for safer roads and safer speeds.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Lead complex traffic engineering, transportation safety, traffic design, and operational analysis assignments with a high degree of independence.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to identify transportation system deficiencies and recommend practical, data-supported solutions.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

Environmental Requirements

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, fumes, temperature and weather extremes, and noise).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from any background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

The City of Sammamish is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

In addition to offering competitive salary, City of Sammamish is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. When you join our team, you'll enjoy these benefits:

• Health and Wellness (*eligibility applies*): Your well-being is important to us. We provide affordable health insurance plans that include:
  • Regence HealthFirst® 250 Medical Plan: Free preventive vistis; $250 deductible for individuals/$750 for families; 10% coinsurance for primary and specialist care with in-network providers; $3,000 out-of-pocket limit for individuals/$6,000 for families; affordable prescription drug coverage starting at $5 copay for generic meds and insulin costs are capped at just $35 per month; OR
  • Kaiser 200 Medical Plan: Free preventive visits $200 individual deductible/$400 family deductible; $2,500 out-of-pocket maximum per individual / $5,000 for families; no lifetime maximum on essential health benefits;10% coinsurance on most services after deductible; mental health, emergency services, and urgent care; access to advanced care at home for eligible conditions
  • Delta Dental plans inlcuding both comprehensive and orthodontic coverage
  • VSP Vision coverage, providing annual WellVision Exams and hardware allowances
• Retirement Savings (*eligibility applies*): We believe in helping our employees build a secure financial future, in addition to offering a pension plan through DRS, we have two other retirement savings plans.
• Work-Life Balance (*eligibility applies*): We understand the importance of work-life balance, in addition to 14 paid holidays, we also have remote work options for eligible positions, and paid time off to help you achieve a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development (*eligibility applies*): We invest in our employees' growth. Take advantage of our professional development opportunities, including training programs and tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your mental and emotional well-being. Our EAP provides confidential counseling and support services to help you navigate life's challenges.