NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Assistant Traffic Design Engineer (WMS Band 2)
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $118K/yrThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. They are currently seeking an Assistant Traffic Design Engineer to lead and manage the Region’s traffic program, focusing on safety, operational efficiency, and traffic analysis.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership, direction, support, management, and engineering oversight of the Region Traffic Design programs related to Design-Build (DB) or Progressive Design Build (PDB)
Review work to ensure that proper documentation is processed and appropriately submitted for all design decisions that result in conditions differing from the standards established in the WSDOT Design Manual and WSDOT Traffic Manual
Provide technical expertise, guidance, decisions on complex traffic related issues on traffic design, traffic analysis and modeling, safety analysis and recommendations
Assist the Traffic Design Alternative Delivery Engineer with updating Design Policies for Traffic Design disciplines by tracking upcoming changes to design documentation such as the Design Manual, the Traffic Manual, Standard Plans, and Specifications
Represent WSDOT on multi-jurisdictional teams and task force groups, making decisions as necessary
Responsible for personnel issues relating to proper staffing levels, leave and travel approval, and actions pertaining to corrective action. Recommends employee hiring selections and formal personnel actions
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated Traffic engineering background with experience managing traffic design and/or traffic operations
Proven ability to manage significant design projects
Working knowledge of state and federal design and construction principles, practices, contracting methods, procedures, and budget accountability requirements
Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy and results
Monitoring and measuring performance and making necessary course corrections
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with employees, peers, superiors, the public, and diverse audiences
Ability to negotiate challenging issues and facilitate agreement between competing interests
Skills to make responsible, timely, and effective decisions based on complex and competing issues
Advanced skills in operating Windows-based systems and engineering software, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), MS Teams, computer-aided engineering applications, cloud-based platforms, and system databases for project tracking and information management
Skills to lead and supervise a diverse workforce by fostering collaboration across boundaries, building and maintaining effective teams, coaching and mentoring staff, and encouraging engagement and professional growth
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth
Takes action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of hire
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage professional and technical staff
Proven capability to lead teams within a public sector environment, including supervision of employees represented by labor unions
Working knowledge of civil service rules, personnel policies, and organizational procedures
Understanding of collective bargaining agreements and their application in supervisory and managerial decision-making
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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