Transportation Engineer 3 | TMC

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a skilled leader to serve as the TMC (Traffic Management Center) Supervisor in Tacoma, WA. Under the direction of the Freeway Operations Manager, this position is responsible for the daily supervision of the WSDOT Olympic Region TMC and the region’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), consisting of traffic operations, ramp metering, variable message signs (VMS), highway advisory radio (HAR), toll operations and moveable bridge supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. This position will assist assigned personnel in performing daily tasks associated with the regions ITS. The safety of the public and fellow employees is a top priority and must be considered in every decision and activity.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience applying engineering principles, methods, and practices to project management in transportation or construction environments. This includes expertise in design development, construction techniques, and/or contract administration.
Ability to oversee and review engineering designs and documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and constructability.
Advanced skills in operating Windows-based systems and engineering software, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), MS Teams, cloud-based platforms, and system databases for project tracking and information management.
Advanced skills in professional communication, specifically in communicating technical information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non-technical backgrounds, virtually, by phone, and in person.
Ability to address and manage confrontational situations with composure, ensuring workplace challenges are resolved professionally and respectfully. Proficiency in de escalation strategies to diffuse tense interactions.
Skills to lead a diverse workforce by fostering collaboration across boundaries, building and maintaining effective teams.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, or related engineering principles, methods, and standards.
Proven ability to coordinate, manage, and deliver multiple engineering projects involving interdisciplinary teams, support groups, stakeholders, and partnering agencies.
Advanced skills in operating WSDOT’s NG_TMS (Advanced Traffic Management Software), WSDOT’s web-based platforms (TMC Log, ROADS (ROadway Activity Distribution System) and Crew Manager.
Skilled in reviewing, interpreting, and validating engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges, develop alternative approaches, and recommend effective technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the TMC, a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) day a week facility; supervise staff.
Prioritize and assign work to staff.
Develop and maintain staffing schedules for TMC operations using computerized systems.
Reviews daily TMC Logs for accuracy and completeness
Review all TMC-entered maintenance requests-for-work into computerized systems.
Ensure proper application of all Collective Bargaining Agreements, and all federal and state employee/labor laws.
Recommend actions related to personnel issues and employment affecting subordinates; implements performance management best practices as needed.
Ensure compliance with training requirements
Review Project Plans, Traffic Analysis, Engineering Studies and Engineering Reports
Lead the preparation of training materials used for TMC Staff
Serve as a member of the WSDOT Incident Management Team (IMT)
Provide coverage to a 24/7 operation which may require working various day, swing and night shifts as needed to ensure coverage and leadership support.