Assistant Traffic Engineer

City of Auburn (WA) • Auburn, WA

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About The Position

The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking an Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our team. This opportunity will allow you to be a part of a diverse team. This position conducts office and field transportation engineering work in support of the varied functions of the Transportation Division. It is responsible for performing duties in support of traffic engineering, traffic operations, transportation planning, development review, neighborhood traffic safety activities, and applicable grant funding programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Three (3) years of successful civil engineering experience required
• A combination of education, training and experience that would indicate ability to complete the work responsibilities listed above.
• Possess and retain a valid Washington State Driver's License during tenure of employment, without impending loss at time of appointment.
• An Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Successful transportation engineering experience in a municipal engineering setting.
• Experience with Synchro, and other HCM-based traffic modeling software.
• GIS Analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service both in person, verbally, and in writing, to responding to requests received from the public on a wide variety of transportation issues including parking, sight distance, signage, pavement condition, etc.
• Review a wide variety of private development projects including both residential and commercial development. Reviews will include both civil plans and environmental analyses, in coordination with planning and development engineering staff.
• Support the street preservation programs including involvement in street selection, treatment selection, cost estimating, data review and management, and preparing program overviews and supporting documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree