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Job Title: Sr Traffic Engineer

Job Description

A small, transportation-focused firm is seeking a Sr Traffic Engineer with 15–20 years of traffic study experience to lead and deliver traffic engineering projects for new developments. The role focuses on traffic studies and traffic analysis for mixed-use and multifamily developments, big-box retail projects, and select public sector work. You will work largely independently while supported by a CAD Technician and an EIT, manage existing client relationships, and help win new business. This position offers significant flexibility, remote work options, and the opportunity to shape project outcomes and client strategy within a nimble, repeat-client-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of traffic studies and traffic analysis for new development projects, including mixed-use, multifamily, big-box retail, and public sector developments.
• Independently manage traffic engineering assignments from initial scoping through final deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Work directly with existing clients to understand project needs, provide technical guidance, and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
• Support business development by helping to win additional work, including contributing to proposals, scopes, and client presentations.
• Coordinate and oversee work performed by a CAD Technician and an EIT, providing direction, feedback, and technical guidance as needed.
• Apply professional engineering judgment to roadway and highway design, safety planning, and safety project design where applicable.
• Utilize design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation to support traffic and roadway design tasks.
• Collaborate with internal team members across different locations to ensure consistent standards, effective communication, and timely project delivery.
• Maintain professional licensure requirements and stay current with evolving traffic engineering practices, standards, and regulations.
• Contribute to a culture of flexibility, responsiveness, and high-quality service that supports a steady stream of repeat clients.

Essential Skills

• 10–15 years of experience in traffic studies and traffic analysis, with a strong focus on traffic study preparation for new development projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil engineering, with the ability to obtain or already hold a Washington (WA) PE license.
• Extensive experience preparing traffic studies and traffic reports for mixed-use, multifamily, and retail developments.
• Proven ability to work directly with clients, manage client expectations, and represent the firm in a professional manner.
• Strong experience in traffic engineering principles, including roadway and highway design and traffic operations.
• Proficiency with civil and transportation design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with a CAD Technician, EIT, and other team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear reports and present technical findings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation for roadway and traffic design tasks.
• Experience in safety planning and safety project design is a plus.
• Experience with roadway design, highway design, and general civil design.
• Demonstrated success in winning additional work or contributing to business development efforts.
• Comfort working in a smaller firm environment with a high level of responsibility and autonomy.

Work Environment

The firm operates as a smaller, flexible transportation practice with a strong base of repeat clients and a culture that values autonomy, responsiveness, and work–life balance. The role offers significant remote flexibility, with a preference for candidates located on the West Coast and openness to team members based in other states. You will collaborate with colleagues who may be remote, using modern design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation to support traffic and roadway design. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive compensation structure, participation in a performance-based bonus pool, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, negotiable paid time off, separate sick time accrual, and 100% employer-covered benefits. The work environment emphasizes professional independence, direct client interaction, and long-term project relationships without a rigid or overly hierarchical structure.

This is a Permanent position based out of Woodinville, WA.

The pay range for this position is $145600.00 - $166400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

15 - 20 years of experience in Traffic Study preparation for new developmentWA PE required, PTOE preferredAble to work directly with existing and new clientsSafety planning and safety project design experience is a plus

This is a hybrid position in Woodinville,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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