Traffic Design Engineering EIT

Position: Traffic Design Engineering EIT

Location: Seattle, WA

Job : 557

# of Openings: 1

As a Traffic Design Engineering EIT, you will work with our seasoned team of Engineers and Project Managers to develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for transportation improvements. Our projects enhance safety and efficiency for multi‑modal transportation, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and transit (Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit). Engineers at DKS stay current with industry best practices and agency standards to develop practical, creative solutions that balance the needs of all stakeholders.

The goal of this position is to gain experience delivering practical engineering design projects. As your career progresses, you will have opportunities to develop skills in project management, become a technical expert, or focus on business development.

• Gain experience working on a variety of traffic engineering design projects under the guidance of expert team members
• Develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for roadway lighting, traffic signals, signal interconnect/fiber optic communications, permanent signing and pavement markings, and temporary traffic control plans
• Perform roadway lighting analysis and traffic operations analysis
• Verify conditions of existing traffic systems (signals, signing, lighting) in the field and observe traffic operations
• Experience projects in transportation technology, safety, planning, and operations
• Work on significant projects across the West Coast and in your community

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
• Recent experience or coursework in Transportation and Traffic Engineering
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Attention to detail and self‑review skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
• Interest in traffic engineering design
• Software experience desired but not required:
  AutoCAD and/or Micro Station, AGI lighting analysis software

• 10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
• 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for employee‑owners
• 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of employee‑owners
• Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account Options
• Paid Jury/Witness Duty
• Paid Bereavement
• Leave without Pay
• Transit Subsidy
• Pre‑tax Commuter Option
• Referral Bonus Program
• DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Pre‑tax and Roth options
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

• Training & Educational Assistance
• Professional Registration Support
• Technical & Professional Societies
• Conferences & Seminars
• Annual Bonus Program
• Years of Service Awards
• Hybrid Work Schedule

EIT (posted position): $40.97 – $43.22 per hour
Assistant: $43.95 – $47.74 per hour (DOE)

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age.