Professional Engineer 2 – Region Traffic Engineer
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5
Tech Center / Traffic Operations Unit
La Grande
 
Salary Range: $7,015 - $10,883
 
The role:  
We are recruiting for a region traffic engineer to join our team in La Grande! In this role, you will monitor and direct the work of our Traffic Operations Unit and will support our region and district management and local agencies on various traffic-related topics and analyses. You will also develop and review Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) priorities and develop and review region safety and operations priorities and projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Apply today!
 
The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a professional engineer 2 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a professional engineer 1 ($6,060 - $9,402 monthly) to apply, as we may consider underfilling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a PE2. Underfill training will not exceed three years.
 
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
 
A day in the life:

• Serve as a primary contact for traffic engineering and operational requests associated with project development.
• Responsible for all aspects of work assigned, ensuring projects are completed on time.
• Review and approve completed plans for conformity with design standards.
• Develop short term and long range plans based on results and identified needs.
• Work directly with local government relating to traffic issues, roads, schedules and perceived problems.
• Identify projects within the region to be included in the STIP, including determining and prioritizing safety and operations projects.
• Direct the Safety Priority Index System review of accident locations and preliminarily approve proposed procedures.
• Provide traffic operations recommendations, direction and guidance to management.
• Provide answers regarding policy and procedure as they apply to traffic operations.
• Attend meetings that occasionally require travel and overnight stays.

 To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.  

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
• Live, work and play in La Grande, Oregon!
• Relocation assistance may be available!

  
What we need for a professional engineer 2:
A valid professional engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering and three (3) years of journey level professional engineer experience.
 
What we need for a professional engineer 1 Underfill Option:
A valid professional engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering.
 
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
 
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.  

• Strong team leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team setting.
• Experience working in the field and office on engineering projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Learn more and apply: 
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. 
  
Click here to learn more and apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 
  
Questions? Call 503-400-5327 or email ODOTRecruitmentSH@odot.oregon.gov.  
 
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer