Traffic Engineer II

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Traffic Engineer II to join our dynamic team. Our selected candidate will conduct arterial/non-arterial safety investigations, conduct traffic analysis to determine safety countermeasures, respond to inquiries regarding transportation needs, and provide traffic operations support for special projects. If you are passionate about traffic engineering and enjoy working in a team environment that values diversity, we want you to apply!

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases.

We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike. The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

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About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

• Conduct field investigations and data collection
• Respond to citizen inquiries and prepare correspondences (verbal and/or written)
• Develop and prepare Road Works Service Requests
• Conduct safety studies, traffic analysis and determine/design traffic safety countermeasures
• Prepare plans, work orders, cost estimates and project management for traffic safety projects
• Prepare grant applications and work with the Grants team to seek funding for traffic safety projects
• Attend meetings (internal and external)

• Respond to requests and questions related to non-motorized transportation needs
• Provide design and design support as needed

• Provides support and consultation related to the HCL Program

• Provide review, support, and design services for Roads and other KC agencies related to traffic engineering and safety

• Support Special Use Permit application review

• Review permits and applications for work zone/road closures

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (BSCE) or closely related field and four years (4) of related traffic experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates one's knowledge of engineering in traffic/transportation
• Two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying the MUTCD, FHWA and AASHTO Guidelines, as well as understanding the differences between the various versions of each manual
• Knowledge of traffic engineering and national traffic engineering standard practices
  
  Knowledge of roadway network and how it functions
• Familiarity with the design of roadway channelization and traffic calming techniques
• Demonstrated understanding of traffic operations and traffic engineering
• Demonstrated communication skills necessary to develop high-quality written, verbal, and graphical deliverables
• Ability to efficiently work in traffic to field locate traffic control devices including signs, barriers, object markers, etc.
• Ability to effectively be part of a team that contributes to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities under close deadlines and changing priorities
• Predictable and reliable attendance

Necessary Requirements:

• Valid Washington state driver's license at the time of hire
• Skilled in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point
• Knowledge of MUTCD, FHWA and AASHTO Guidelines

Desirable:

• WA State Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Knowledge and experience…