Transportation Systems Engineer

Salary : $122,505.84 - $150,589.68 Annually
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAFFILIATED
Position Details
**POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. FIRST REVIEW DATE IS OCTOBER 21, 2024 . YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY 11:59PM ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FIRST REVIEW.**
The City of Auburn Engineering division in our Public Works department is seeking a Transportation Systems Engineer to join our team. This position performs professional engineering and manages other professional and technical positions. Transportation systems include, but are not limited to traffic signals, pedestrian beacons, school zone flashing beacons, streetlights, photo enforcement systems, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City is seeking someone who has experience in...

• Signal Timing
• Lighting and electrical design
• Signal design
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Budget & Project Management

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OUR CITY
The City of Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members
Primary Duties
In this role, you will:

• Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly updates traffic signal phasing, timing, and coordination plans for existing and new traffic signals that address varying traffic conditions and forecasts based on time of day, time of year (school in or out of session), traffic signal location and configuration, system needs, level of service standards, Comprehensive Transportation Plan policies and goals, special events (with emphasis on events at the White River Amphitheater), unanticipated events (crashes, natural disasters, etc.), and construction activities.
  
• Provides timely reviews of capital and private development project plans , specifications, construction submittals, requests for information, deviation requests, as-built drawings, and technical studies related to transportation systems.
  
• Develops standard operating procedures for traffic systems including traffic signals, pedestrian beacons, school zone beacons, dynamic message signs, ITS, and street illumination.
  
• Receives, evaluates, responds to, and takes appropriate action for public requests related to traffic signal timing, phasing, and coordination.
  
• Actively participates in local and regional transportation systems groups, committees, and organizations to stay informed and connected regarding policies, technologies, emerging issues, and other issues relevant to the City's transportation systems.

While these are just a few primary functions of this position, please Click Here to view the full job description.
Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;

AND

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering license is required at time of hire

AND

• Professional Engineer licenseissued from the State of Washington is required within one (1) year of hire .
  
• Possess and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HAVE...

• Experience in municipal public works
• Experience in central signal control and camera software

Additional Information
Why choose the City of Auburn?

• Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or .
Selection procedure: The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
Communication from the City of Auburn:
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Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, by email at
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!
Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.
Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Bachelor's Degree in unrelated field
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Masters Degree in unrelated field
• Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
• PHD in unrelated field
• PHD in Civil Engineering

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Please indicate your years of progressively responsible engineering experience.

• Less than 5 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 8 - 9 years
• More than 9 years

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Do you have a Professional Civil Engineering License issued by the State of Washington?If not, will you be able to obtain a Washington State issued license with 12 months of your appointment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience Municipal public works?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in central signal control and camera software?

• Yes
• No

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If you have the above experience please tell us which software they are familiar with in addition to level of experience with the software.
Required Question