Senior Traffic Engineer

City of Spokane; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to enhance traffic operations in Spokane. This pivotal role involves designing and directing traffic studies, managing signal timing, and overseeing traffic control devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Traffic Engineering, with a valid Professional Engineer certificate and significant experience in the field. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the city's traffic systems and ensuring safe, efficient transportation for all. If you are passionate about traffic management and engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid PE certificate in Civil or Traffic Engineering.
• Four years of professional Traffic Engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and directs special traffic studies and reviews traffic plans.
• Operates and troubleshoots traffic master computer system.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Signal Timing

Project Plan Reviews

Traffic Control Devices Design

Capacity Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering

Master's Degree in Transportation or Traffic Engineering

Tools

Traffic Master Computer System

Job description

The City of Spokane is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer. A Senior Traffic Engineer focuses on Traffic Operations. Duties include signal timing, maintenance functions, design of traffic control devices, traffic control plans, and project plan reviews.

• Operates traffic master computer system; troubleshoots system failures and software problems; reviews system operation for malfunctions and programming errors; writes quarterly and special count programs. Works with field crews to troubleshoot system intersection controller. Tracks maintenance functions related to signing, striping and parking management.
• Recommends changes and develops proposals for system changes and completes funding applications, including life cycle cost analysis and cost estimates. Prepares RFPs, RFQs, and contracts. Organizes review and selection process. Administers contracts.
• Designs and directs special traffic studies, including capacity analysis, traffic count inventories, and related traffic problems. Reviews plans, specifications and estimates for traffic signal systems, illumination, signing and striping, and traffic control. Professionally designs and seals traffic engineering projects and supports other professionals doing design work.
• Works with private developers and professionals. Reviews development plans for Traffic Engineering issues. Establishes scope, reviews submittals and recommends mitigation for traffic impact analyses. Reviews and accepts access management plans and traffic studies.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry Requirements

(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

• Education: Must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or Traffic Engineering; AND
• Experience: Four years of experience in Traffic Engineering at the Professional level. For ITS/Signal Operations Engineer positions, at least two of the four years of experience must be in the ITS/Signal Operations area.
• License: Applicants with PE certificates from other states must obtain Washington State certification within six months of appointment.
• Substitution: A Master's Degree in Transportation or Traffic Engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-ITS/Signal Operation experience requirement.

License

• All applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Benefit Compensation Value

In addition to a salary, The City of Spokane provides a generous benefits package valued between $31,097 - $38,667.

Recruitment for this job classification is open until further notice.

Candidates must pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for employment by the City of Spokane. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online.

Upon request, at the time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience examination (T&E) with scoring weight assigned as follows:

• T&E: 100%

T&E Examination Details

The Training and Experience examination with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane ([e-mail]) upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications. Once you receive the link, the testing window is Thursday at 12:00 AM PST to the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM PST.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details.
• Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each examination question.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See Above", etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.