Job Description
Role Overview:
Seeking a senior‑level civil/traffic engineering leader to serve as County Traffic Engineer, managing ~35 staff across Road & Traffic Engineering and Survey units. This role owns traffic engineering strategy, capital project delivery, traffic safety programs, and staff leadership for King County’s roadway network.
Core Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage Road & Traffic Engineering and Survey units (people, budgets, hiring, performance)
• Act as County Traffic Engineer for King County
• Oversee traffic operations, safety programs, and Traffic Management Center
• Manage complex, multi‑year capital roadway and traffic projects
• Oversee consultant contracts and serve as Engineer of Record as needed
• Certify plans, specs, estimates, and technical deliverables
• Collaborate with internal departments, partner agencies, elected officials, and community groups
• Embed equity, racial, and social justice principles into daily work and decision‑making
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Required Skills & Experience
• BS in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years road design, traffic engineering, and project management experience
• 7+ years in traffic operations and capital project/program delivery
• Progressive people‑management experience (hiring, evaluations, team leadership)
• Strong experience with MUTCD, WSDOT, FHWA, AASHTO standards
• Experience signing/sealing plans and overseeing construction
• Ability to navigate political and public‑facing environments
• WA State PE required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience with Cityworks or similar asset management systems
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.