Transportation Engineer ; In-Training | Traffic Safety Management

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training) to join the Traffic Engineering Office in Shoreline, WA. Under the supervision of the Traffic Safety Management Supervisor, this role supports statewide safety efforts by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting crash and roadway data to develop reports for key safety programs (CAL/CAC/IAL and Field Assessment). The position identifies trends and recommends effective, low‑cost countermeasures, contributes to capital improvement proposals through the I-2 program, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights.

Responsibilities also include conducting “before and after” studies and preparing Crash Analysis Reports (CARs), evaluating existing conditions, alternatives, and benefit-cost outcomes using Highway Safety Manual predictive methods.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Safety Management Engineer will:

• Create safety analysis reports.
• Summarize the safety performance of a location or corridor accurately and factually using crash data and information from other sources (Highway log, Aerial Imagery, Street Viewers such as Google Maps and SR-View, As‑Builts, Traffic Counts database, and Programmed projects lists).
• Identify proposed modifications to be made in the field and prepare the required documentation communicating to state forces the proposed modifications.
• Perform Highway Safety Manual (HSM) analysis.
• Identify roadway context, driver behavior, and other conditions relevant to safety performance and countermeasure development/project scoping.
• Drive to highway locations to observe existing geometric conditions, and roadway context.
• Review inquiries from Area Traffic Engineers, Design offices, or other Region offices, that may involve pulling crash history to evaluate safety performance of a location.

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrates understanding of basic engineering and mathematical principles (e.g., calculus, trigonometry, and construction-related math) and applies them to solve routine technical problems.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Demonstrates ability to gather, document, and analyze data accurately to support engineering evaluations and decision-making.
• Communication: Communicates information clearly, professionally, and effectively—both verbally and in writing—to diverse audiences, including those with non-technical backgrounds, in virtual and in-person settings.
• Technology and Software Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn and apply engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar programs.
• Standards and Procedures Application: Demonstrates ability to learn and apply engineering standards, policies, and procedures relevant to transportation projects.
• Professional Certification/Academic Preparation: Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or formal education in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.

• Engineering Knowledge and Application: Demonstrates knowledge of civil engineering principles and applies entry-level engineering practices to transportation-related projects and assignments.
• Communication and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates technical information clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Technical Writing and Documentation: De…