Traffic Engineer

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Traffic Engineer

This recruitment will remain open until closed. If needed our next review date will be August 10, 2026, applications must be received prior to this date to be considered.

The Traffic Engineer serves as a mid-level professional within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Under the direction of the Engineering Division Manager, this role is responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and implementing multimodal traffic engineering projects and policies to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the City's transportation network. In addition, this position is responsible for delivering the traffic safety camera program.

The position requires independent judgment, technical expertise, and leadership in managing capital projects, reviewing development proposals, and advising on traffic operations and policy for all travel modes.

Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community - the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County - with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county.

Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family.

Work-Life

Work Where You Live!

The City of Lake Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Deferred Compensation- with city
• Paid leave- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees.

The Public Works Department leadership team have established core values along with mission and vision statements for all employees. It is vital as we continuously improve and raise our standard of work that all employees understand and abide by a set of guidelines which provide a framework for a professionally engaged organization. It is important that candidates seeking employment within Public Works understand and are committed to these guidelines as you perform your duties.

Our Mission

We serve the Lake Stevens community by providing consistent maintenance and operations of City infrastructure through professional public works services, organizational excellence, and community interaction.

Our Vision

The Lake Stevens Public Works Department is a trusted, safety-minded, and qualified group of dedicated public works professionals. As a team, we work tirelessly to set the standard for public works operations and maintenance.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and administer the city's traffic safety camera program, which includes, but is not limited to, management of design and installation of cameras, development of policies and procedures and interdepartmental collaboration with the Police Department and court.
• Develop and oversee the city's traffic safety program, including maintaining the Local Road Safety Plan and implementation of the Traffic Calming Program.
• Review accident reports and potential causes, perform traffic studies and identify and manage the construction/installation of alternatives to improve roadway safety.
• Manage the design and construction of the transportation projects, with emphasis on multimodal options, from planning through construction.
• In collaboration with the Streets Operations Division, resolve traffic engineering matters, including street channelization, signage and markings, studies of traffic…