Senior Traffic Modeling & Analysis Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.