Senior Traffic Analysis Specialist (TE3)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work options

Public sector benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Lacey, WA is seeking a Senior Traffic Analysis Specialist (TE3) to lead a traffic analysis team within the Olympic Region Traffic Office. The role reviews studies, guides projects, and ensures compliance with standards and plans.

The position requires technical leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and consultants.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles for transportation projects.
• Ability to evaluate complex traffic analysis elements and propose solutions.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Office, SharePoint and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute traffic models for regional projects.
• Perform detailed highway and work-zone capacity analyses.
• Evaluate design alternatives for lane configurations and intersections.
• Conduct capacity and operational analyses; prepare technical documentation.
• Provide training and supervisory duties to TE2s.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Analytical & technical review

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration & adaptability

Growth mindset

Service-oriented

Tools

Highway Capacity Software (HCS)

Synchro 12/SimTraffic

SIDRA

VISSIM

Job description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Senior Traffic Analysis Specialist (TE3) to lead and supervise a traffic analysis team within the Olympic Region Traffic Office in Lacey, WA. The candidate selected for this role will review traffic studies prepared by consultants, development projects, and local agency projects for impacts to the state highway system. Through technical leadership and adherence to WSDOT standards, policies, and engineering practices, this position helps ensure highway construction projects are designed and built in compliance with standard specifications, contract specifications, and contract plans.

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 and present supporting materials to effectively communicate technical findings.
• Perform traffic model calibration checks and traffic volume balancing.
• Review and evaluate traffic impact studies; assess transportation elements of planning and environmental documents; and develop and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Provide traffic analysis support for maintenance of traffic and work zone traffic control for design-build projects.
• Monitor major staged construction.
• Provide training and guidance to the Traffic Analysis Engineers (TE2), including distributing work, reviewing work prior to submission, and performing administrative supervisory duties.

Qualifications

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

• Engineering Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of engineering principles, methods, and practices relevant to transportation projects. This includes experience in design development, construction techniques, material testing procedures, and/or contract administration; experience preparing construction contract documents or working for a Design Builder in an engineering capacity.
• Analytical and Technical Review: Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex 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 and 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.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Ability to travel on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis, including 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 12/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and VISSIM, or similar tools used to evaluate and simulate transportation system performance.

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 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• PlanFor Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.