Senior Traffic Engineer — Multimodal Safety & Design

City of Sammamish; Sammamish (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off (vacation and s

Hybrid work schedules

14 paid holidays + floating holiday

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transportation planning

Project management

Data analysis

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Job description

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.