Senior Engineer na City of Issaquah, WA

About the Department

Come join the Issaquah Public Works team as a Senior Engineer responsible for implementing the City’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Plan and managing projects to improve traffic and safety within the City of Issaquah. We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to manage complex and technically challenging projects under minimal oversight. Project management, communication skills, and a background working in transportation are essential. The experience can be in traffic and traffic signals or general transportation engineering.
 
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary and excellent remote/hybrid work options, the City offers the following:
  
 Excellent low- and high-deductible medical plan options, free for you and low cost to add your whole family.

• Employer HSA contributions (with high-deductible medical plan): $3350 individual/$6650 family.
• 100% employer paid dental and vision.
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 40 hours of management leave yearly and 14 paid holidays.
• Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) with employer contribution.
• $200/month match into a 457b deferred compensation account.
• And more!

The City supports work/life balance through a generous 2 days in office schedule after the initial training period. Candidates must live in Washington State or be planning to move to Washington State. This position requires accessing the City’s traffic signal cameras, which requires fast internet connection for remote work or spending more than 2 days in the office per week.

This position will remain open until filled. The initial review of applications will begin on Monday, October 13, 2025. To be considered during the first review cycle, all application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, October 12, 2025. 

Equity Statement
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our city operations.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the implementation of the City's ITS Plan

• Communicates technical transportation engineering reports to the Transportation Advisory Board, community members, and City Council.
• Manages the evaluation of the feasibility of Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT).
• Works with the City’s Information Technology Division to expand the City’s fiber optics network.
• Works with the City’s Street Operations Division to replace traffic signal equipment and operate the City’s traffic signals.
• Oversees updates to the City’s transportation concurrency model every 3 to 5 years.
• Updates engineering standards for traffic signals and illumination.
• Oversees the City’s traffic count program.
• Supervises consultants and work with signal technicians to develop, implement and periodically review signal timing plans.  
• Supervise consultants to plans for, and implements, improvements to signal operations.  This includes changes to signal phasing and lane configurations.  
• Coordinates the development of traffic signal timing plans with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and other jurisdictions. 
• Coordinates the design and implementation of modifications to traffic signals, street lighting, and intersection upgrades.  
• Operates ITS functions such as incident management, video surveillance cameras, monitoring incidents, dynamic message signing, data collection and other ITS features. 
• Provides support for development review regarding impacts caused by major new projects.  
• Evaluates and responds to traffic requests in SeeClickFix.  
• Evaluates traffic accidents at signals to determine the need for and nature of useful changes to the current signal timing, phasing or operations.  
• Evaluates traffic volumes and participates in the determination of when traffic signals are warranted.  
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, City staff, and the general public regarding assigned projects. 
• Coordinates with other City Departments and private utilities to reduce the number of areas where trees affect lighting and visibility of traffic signals.  
• Provides support to review, study, and analysis the traffic portions of SEPA submitted by development for impact on community and compliance with local ordinances. 
• Provides technical support and serves as liaison with professional engineers, architects, developers, government officials and the general public to present and explain technical design or operations, features, project priorities, development requirements of specialized projects. 
• Attends various committees, public meetings and formal public hearings on proposed projects. 
• Prepares maps, exhibits, drawings, charts and graphs and provides technical testimony as required to obtain program support and approval. 
• Monitors consultant and grant contracts for projects and coordinates the work of consultants with department staff. 
• Assists in formulating City responses to issues raised by the development and implementation of a traffic signal, illumination, and related topics. Develops and maintains a database of engineering information related to traffic signal, lighting and related plans, specifications, and development.  Prepares related summary reports. 
• May provide the initial review of the design and drafting work of other engineers as it relates to traffic signal and traffic signal operations. 
• Prepares specifications for structures or projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Five or more years of experience in civil engineering, including three years of project administration and management responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer's license required; if PE license is from another state, ability to obtain Washington PE license within 6 months of hire.
• Valid WA State driver's license and a driving record that meets City standards.
• Or any combination of training and experience that would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Effective principles and practices of project organization and management.
• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering.
• Practices and techniques used in engineering design and drafting.
• Methods and techniques used in engineering plan review.
• Engineering contract management, including the request for qualifications/proposals process.
• Principles, practices, methods, and materials used in the construction of infrastructure and private development projects.
• Current literature, trends, and developments in the area of specialty.
• Public engagement methods and techniques; the public involvement process, including agenda bills, Council committee, and Council approval process.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Current literature, trends and developments in the engineering facets of transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of maps, deeds, plats, and plans.

Skill in:

• Applying and interpreting codes, contract specifications, permit conditions, and other applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
• Problem solving, including anticipating problems and creating innovative solutions.
• Negotiating with contractors, developers, and other interested.
• Using computers and applicable software programs.
• Geographic Information Systems, including ArcGIS.

Ability to:

• Direct and inspect the work of consultants, contractors, and staff on specialized engineering projects.
• Prepare and administer work programs, including monitoring budgets, work schedules, grant requirements, and progress reviews.
• Mentor, coach, train, and/or supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Prepare accurate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports.
• Analyze problems, identify solutions, and predict and minimize risks.
• Make presentations on complex and/or sensitive issues; communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Communicate effectively with elected officials, builders, contractors, City staff, and the general public.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
• Sense particularly delicate and important community and other political sensitivities, issues, interests and concerns.

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