The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is eager to hire an experienced traffic engineer looking to advance their career into a leadership role, and serve as our Area Traffic Engineer for Snohomish county and the Mt. Baker Area (Skagit, Whatcom & Island counties).  The primary role of this expert position is to provide technical & strategic guidance on transportation system analysis, design, and operations, including leading teams that provide professional traffic/transportation engineering services.  The Area Traffic Engineer has the authority to provide direction on behalf of WSDOT on projects external to the agency, on WSDOT-led projects, and on safety & operational enhancements led by the Region traffic office.  Amongst other duties, the incumbent will lead the Region’s Active Transportation team within the traffic office, review of traffic control device/system design for the regional Sound Transit program, and coordination on transit agency led projects.  The Area Traffic Engineer fulfills a vital role in WSDOT’s successful delivery of agency projects, maintaining public confidence, and ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system.