Traffic Engineering Manager

LOCATION:City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY:$115,260 – $171,360 annually depending on qualifications

JOB TYPE:Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS:Non-union

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE:Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, opportunity for flex/hybrid scheduling if dept allows

CLOSING DATE:Continuous, First Review Date 9/8/2026

The City of Pasco is seeking an experienced and collaborative Traffic Engineering Manager to lead the Traffic Engineering Division within the Public Works Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation engineering professional to lead a growing program, shape transportation infrastructure, and advance mobility and traffic safety initiatives in one of Washington’s fastest-growing communities.

Reporting to the Public Works Director and Deputy Public Works Director, the Traffic Engineering Manager provides leadership and technical oversight for transportation planning, traffic operations, signal systems, development review, traffic safety, capital projects, and long-range transportation improvements.

The Traffic Engineering Manager leads the City’s Traffic Engineering Division and oversees traffic operations, transportation planning, engineering studies, design projects, and related programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the City’s traffic signal system and evaluating traffic and collision data.
• Reviewing development and engineering proposals and recommending improvements to safety, mobility, capacity, and system performance.
• Developing division goals, work plans, budgets, and performance measures.
• Leading the City’s Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
• Managing consultants and transportation projects and pursuing grant funding.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, MUTCD requirements, and City standards.
• Collaborating with City departments, regional agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, residents, businesses, and community partners.
• Communicating technical information clearly and representing the City at Council meetings, regional meetings, community events, and professional forums.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong and forward-thinking transportation professional who can balance engineering expertise with leadership, project management, customer service, and strategic planning. Successful candidates will be able to lead staff and consultants, manage multiple complex priorities, communicate with diverse audiences, and develop practical solutions to transportation and traffic safety challenges. Check out the Full Job Description Here

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including five (5) years at a professional level, in traffic or transportation engineering design.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain Washington State registration through reciprocity within six (6) months.

• Previous public works and public agency project experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Experience managing traffic signal systems, transportation planning programs, and complex transportation capital projects.
• Experience working with elected officials, regional agencies, developers, consultants, and members of the public.

The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Medical insurance with a low deductible and competitive employee premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Washington State PERS retirement through the Department of Retirement Systems, with PERS II and PERS III plan options.
• 21 days of vacation leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year, including 10 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday.
• Sick leave accrued…