Traffic Engineering Manager

City of Pasco; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

PERS retirement

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The City of Pasco is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineering Manager to lead the Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works Department in Pasco, WA. This on-site role reports to the Public Works Director and offers leadership over transportation planning, traffic operations, and capital projects to advance mobility and safety.

Ideal candidates will have PE registration in Washington or reciprocity within six months, plus 8 years of related experience, including 3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Civil/Traffic Engineering or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible engineering experience in traffic or transportation engineering design.
• Three years of supervisory experience; PE registration in Washington or reciprocity within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Traffic Engineering Division within Public Works.
• Oversee transportation planning, traffic operations, signal systems, development review, and capital projects.
• Manage consultants, pursue grants, ensure MUTCD compliance and City standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY: $115,260 - $171,360 annually depending on qualifications

JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS: Non-union

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, opportunity for flex/hybrid scheduling if dept allows

CLOSING DATE: Continuous, First Review Date 9/8/2026

THE ROLE

The City of Pasco is seeking an experienced and collaborative Traffic Engineering Manager to lead the Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation engineering professional to lead a growing program, shape transportation infrastructure, and advance mobility and traffic safety initiatives in one of Washington's fastest-growing communities.

Reporting to the Public Works Director and Deputy Public Works Director, the Traffic Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight for transportation planning, traffic operations, signal systems, development review, traffic safety, capital projects, and long-range transportation improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the City's traffic signal system and evaluating traffic and collision data.
• Reviewing development and engineering proposals and recommending improvements to safety, mobility, capacity, and system performance.
• Developing division goals, work plans, budgets, and performance measures.
• Leading the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
• Managing consultants and transportation projects and pursuing grant funding.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, MUTCD requirements, and City standards.
• Collaborating with City departments, regional agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, residents, businesses, and community partners.
• Communicating technical information clearly and representing the City at Council meetings, regional meetings, community events, and professional forums.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and forward-thinking transportation professional who can balance engineering expertise with leadership, project management, customer service, and strategic planning. Successful candidates will be able to lead staff and consultants, manage multiple complex priorities, communicate with diverse audiences, and develop practical solutions to transportation and traffic safety challenges.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including five (5) years at a professional level, in traffic or transportation engineering design.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain Washington State registration through reciprocity within six (6) months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous public works and public agency project experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Experience managing traffic signal systems, transportation planning programs, and complex transportation capital projects.
• Experience working with elected officials, regional agencies, developers, consultants, and members of the public.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical insurance with a low deductible and competitive employee premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Washington State PERS retirement through the Department of Retirement Systems, with PERS II and PERS III plan options.
• 21 days of vacation leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year, including 10 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday.
• Sick leave accrued each pay period.
• $75,000 in City-paid basic life insurance, with supplemental life and AD&D coverage available.
• HRA VEBA with a 1% salary deferral.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical, dental, and dependent-care expenses.
• Long-term disability insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and other support resources.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible schedule options, subject to operational needs and approval.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment while stationed at a desk, with occasional work in the field at project or construction sites. Field inspections may require walking, stooping, and climbing and may involve exposure to heavy equipment, noise, varying or extreme weather conditions, blowing dust, uneven or varying terrain, and traffic.

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If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request. Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509-545-3408

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.