Associate Traffic Engineer (Field)

City of Sammamish•Sammamish, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Traffic Engineer performs professional and technical engineering work overseeing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City of Sammamish’s traffic assets. The position manages traffic-system operations and maintenance; evaluates resident traffic-safety concerns and traffic-control plans; reviews transportation elements of design plans; and coordinates traffic projects. It is field-oriented, with regular on-site inspection, troubleshooting, and coordination with crews and contractors. The role manages traffic signals and intelligent transportation system components, streetlights, traffic-control devices, and the Traffic Management Center. It also monitors traffic operations and safety, investigates problems, responds to public inquiries, reviews plans and development submittals, inspects construction, and supports transportation projects, programs, and grants. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role is eligible for a hybrid arrangement requiring at least three days per week on-site. Additional in-person attendance may be needed for operational needs, field activities, meetings, and other job responsibilities. Evening or weekend meetings and events may be required, as may after-hours response to signal or device failures. Employees must reside in Washington State.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, and two years of experience in traffic operations engineering, transportation design and construction, or traffic engineering and planning, including at least one year programming traffic signal controllers; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and experience.
Washington State residency.
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification and ability to obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within five years of employment.
May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver license and the ability to drive a City-owned vehicle.
Knowledge of traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, applicable laws and regulations, MUTCD and Washington State amendments, roadway design standards, and motorized and non-motorized safety.
Working knowledge of NEMA TS1 and TS2 traffic signal cabinets and other traffic-control systems.
Knowledge of current civil and traffic engineering advances, including ITS and signal-system technologies, and project and construction management practices.
Experience or ability with traffic modeling and analysis software for level-of-service analysis and signal timing, such as Synchro, SIDRA, and PTV Vistro/Vissim.
Ability to interpret signal cabinet wiring diagrams; configure and program traffic signal controllers on platforms such as Econolite, Q-Free (Intelight), and Yunex Traffic; troubleshoot and coordinate equipment and operational issue resolution.
Ability to use Synchro to analyze intersection delay and optimize signal timing plans.
Ability to inspect engineering and construction work and oversee capital improvement projects.
Ability to review and modify traffic engineering plans, designs, and specifications.
Ability to analyze and map spatial traffic data using GIS software, including ArcGIS Pro.
Ability to prepare and maintain technical traffic engineering records and reports.
Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Skill in Microsoft Office and department-specific software, with ability to learn specialized software and online meeting platforms.
Clear oral and written English communication, with correct composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to respond flexibly to assignments and prioritize work to complete it accurately and on time.
Ability to maintain a courteous, professional, customer-service approach with the public and uphold confidentiality requirements.
Ability to attend work regularly and punctually according to the designated schedule, including approved hybrid or remote schedules.

Nice To Haves

Municipal traffic and transportation engineering experience.
International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the City’s traffic signal system, including new installations and planned and ongoing maintenance of signals and intelligent transportation system components.
Monitor and report signal-system performance; review, develop, and optimize signal timing plans.
Oversee the streetlight program and coordinate installations, removals, and maintenance with the public, agencies, utility providers, and contractors.
Oversee the maintenance and operation of traffic-control devices and systems, including school speed zone flashers, RRFBs, radar speed feedback signs, static flashing beacons, and LED-enhanced signs.
Maintain and monitor the Traffic Management Center and respond to traffic issues.
Maintain accurate records of traffic-system assets, inspections, testing, maintenance, failures, repairs, and configuration changes.
Monitor transportation systems, identify operational deficiencies and maintenance needs, investigate problems, and recommend solutions.
Conduct research and analysis on transportation, traffic operations, and traffic safety.
Track, evaluate, and respond to public inquiries and service requests related to transportation, traffic safety, and traffic operations.
Coordinate with schools, school districts, and police on school-zone safety, traffic operations, and traffic-improvement projects.
Assist with routine and non-routine transportation program activities, including annual traffic data collection, pavement markings, the concurrency program, and other assigned programs.
Help plan traffic-system upgrades and expansion by evaluating needs, developing project scopes, reviewing designs and specifications, and overseeing implementation and integration of equipment, technologies, and software.
Review engineering studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other documents for roads, bridges, and development projects for technical adequacy and compliance; coordinate transportation elements with other divisions.
Review developer and City capital-project submittals related to transportation, traffic-control systems, devices, and equipment.
Inspect work in progress to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, standards, and permit conditions.
Participate in planning, design, and implementation of assigned Transportation Improvement Program projects and support consultant oversight for capital transportation and concurrency projects.
Support project delivery in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, specifications, and engineering standards.
Participate in developing short-, intermediate-, and long-range transportation plans for roadway, transit, and non-motorized projects, programs, and services.
Assist with grant applications and coordinate with grant agencies by responding to questions, providing technical information, and supporting grant administration.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Attend evening or weekend meetings and events when required and respond after hours to signal or device failures.