Traffic Management Center Engineer | Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training)
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT Northwest Region Traffic Management Center (TMC) has a unique and exciting engineering opportunity to provide daily traffic management activities as the TMC Engineer. In this position you will guide operations and make decisions on a daily basis that directly impact driver safety and traffic flow. Duties and responsibilities include operating the Region's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), guiding and assisting staff on the use of these systems, and coordinating system activation around major events that impact WSDOT roadways. The candidate selected for this position will also work to support traffic analysis and data requests for the region Traffic Office and assists in producing engineering studies and reports for others including news media as needed. The successful candidate will possess the ability to be available to work a variety of shifts to include day, swing, night, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little notice to assist in the 24/7 operations of the TMC.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the TMC Engineer will:
- Monitor daily operations in the TMC using the state of the art incident management systems and principles.
- Utilize ITS and managed facilities in response to an incident's impact to the roadway network.
- Use engineering judgment; response protocols; and coordinate with management; local agencies; transit; and field crews.
- Respond to internal and external customers; retrieve, analyze, and report on traffic data; reply to constituent feedback and requests.
- Operate ramp meter system, variable message signs (VMS), Active Traffic Management (ATM) and monitor PC and CCTV displays.
- Control and manage traffic flow around incident scene by deploying appropriate ITS devices.
- Coordinate incident management efforts with Radio Communication, field IRT, and local agencies.
- Communicate with the public and support groups.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE); OR
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate, OR
- One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Technician 3, Transportation Planning Technician 3, or closely equivalent experience and knowledge of freeway management practices and principles.
In addition to:
- Working knowledge of freeway management practices and principles.
- Strong analytical skills; working knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting practices and principles.
- Ability to comprehend and verify contract plans.
- Ability to respond to emergency call outs within one hour, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights and weekends), and perform standby duty on a rotational basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a major metropolitan transportation operations center
- Experience with Excel and large data sets
- Coordination and communication with teams and the public
- Operation of mission critical software suites
Important Notes
- The information provided on your application profile, any supplemental material attached to your application, and the responses to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for interview selection. Therefore, it is to your advantage that your application packet be completed in as much detail as possible.
- The listed salary includes the Legislative approved King County Premium.
- The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
- This position will require the ability to respond to TMC within one hour outside of regular work schedule as the needs arise while on-call.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the TMC to learn more about our operation. To schedule a visit, contact nwflow@wsdot.wa.gov Candidates can also visit the TMC websites (Seattle Traffic homepage, WSDOT TMCs, Active Traffic Management, Ramp Meters, HOV, Express Lanes) for more information.
- These in-training positions offer a career path and on-the-job training, and allow you to progress through the Transportation Engineer field, achieving the goal class of a Transportation Engineer 2. Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2 depending on qualifications. The salary levels for each are:
- Transportation Engineer 1: $58,300 - $78,334
- Transportation Engineer 2: $64,285 – $86,461
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available to staff, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
- Tuition Assistance – Our employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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Contact us:
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 20DOT-NWR-12868m in the subject line.
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