Transportation Engineer

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 currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as the Region Signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Operations Engineer in the North Central Region. This position serves as the region’s technical expert in signal and ITS operations, responsible for developing, reviewing, and optimizing traffic signal timing plans to support safe and efficient traffic flow. The successful candidate will coordinate with maintenance, traffic management, information technology, and engineering teams to support system operations, maintenance, and the implementation of innovative transportation technologies.

This role also provides specialized engineering expertise in signal and ITS design, project scoping, and plan reviews while advancing Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies and practical solutions. Through independent engineering judgment and technical leadership, this position plays a critical role in improving roadway safety, traffic efficiency, and the long-term reliability of the region’s transportation infrastructure.

• Design, develop, review, and implement traffic signal timing plans, coordination strategies, adaptive signal operations, and special event plans to optimize traffic flow throughout the North Central Region.
• Evaluate and approve traffic signal timing plans, establish operational and technical strategies, and resolve complex traffic signal engineering issues to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Review traffic signal designs prepared by WSDOT design offices, engineering consultants, and local agencies to ensure compliance with WSDOT and regional design and operational standards.
• Coordinate with Traffic, Signal Maintenance, local agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders to support signal operations, project implementation, special events, and multi-jurisdictional traffic signal efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including equipment, software, firmware, and network compatibility, while coordinating timely maintenance and repairs with appropriate work groups.
• Develop and implement Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies, collaborating with regional teams to integrate innovative technologies and operational improvements into transportation projects and initiatives.
• Support Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations by monitoring system performance, identifying equipment deficiencies, assessing traffic impacts from incidents and events, and implementing technical adjustments to restore safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Provide specialized technical expertise in signal, ITS, and network systems to support project planning, design, scoping, construction and inspections, while assisting with staff training, system testing, and emergency response to traffic system malfunctions.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Traffic Engineering Knowledge: Must have extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, traffic signal operations, timing, and coordination.
• Traffic Signal and ITS
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have demonstrated practical experience in the engineering design and development, implementation, and/or maintenance of Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
• Network and Internet Protocols: Must have demonstrated proficiency in Internet protocols and networking principles.
• Project Coordination: Must have demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and maintenance activities with technical staff and managers.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Must have the ability to explain technical information clearly and work effectively with staff, leadership, and external partners to build understanding and support shared solutions.
• Standards and Regulatory Compliance: Experience learning and applying standards, policies, and procedures related to transportation traffic engineering and IT…