Job Details

Salary : $130,041.13 - $179,444.00 Annually
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-00367
Department: Transportation
Division: TR TrafficMgmt NeighbrhoodSvcs
Opening Date: 12/22/2025
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer who is self-motivated and team-oriented to join ourprogressive team of experienced transportation professionals in the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Services (NTSS) Division. NTSS is recognized for its many advances in neighborhood traffic calming approaches and implementing traffic safety projects (e.g. speed reduction, school traffic operation improvements, discourage commuter cut-through traffic, green streets, improving the pedestrian environment, addressing unsafe parking practices, Safe Routes to School). We are a team of engineers and planners who focus on working with the community to improve traffic safety in neighborhoods. We partner with residents to improve traffic safety and comfort of neighborhood streets through education, mobility management, encouragement, and traffic calming improvements to make a vibrant and livable community for all users of the transportation system. As a Senior Transportation Engineer you will evaluate, design, and make recommendations for needed changes to neighborhood streets to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety for people walking, biking, and rolling. You will engage with the community to develop traffic safety projects from concept development through design by implementing a combination of engineering experience and project management skills. The Senior Transportation Engineer will provide engineering leadership in the NTSS group.

This position is expected to independently lead the implementation of improvements to city streets including various road design elements such as speed humps, raised crosswalks, radar feedback signs and school zone flashing beacons, sidewalk, curb ramps, signing, and channelization. This position would have responsibilities for making traffic engineering decisions within established policies, standards, and guidelines. Under the general direction of the NTSS Manager, this position will provide technical expertise on planning and design of NTSS team capital projects, including project management, analysis of design or construction related issues and problem solving. This position is expected to review and respond to customer concerns regarding transportation operations. Decisions and recommendations are to be made using engineering judgment considering established policies and standards.

Hiring Bonus

Successful selected candidate may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000, dependent on experience (half the bonus paid at time of hire and the other half after successfully completing the trial service period unless otherwise stated in the employee's offer letter). Current and previous City of Bellevue employees are not eligible for this hiring bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Transportation Engineer will be responsible for leading and developing traffic safety projects and programs to enhance traffic safety in neighborhoods through the application of Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) concepts and the NTSS traffic safety toolkit. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Project Management - Manages the planning, development, and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects, develops traffic calming projects and evaluates the effectiveness of those projects in meeting goals, schedule, and budget. Oversees the work of project teams and consultants, managing and facilitating consultant selection processes, negotiating consultant agreements, progress and expenditures, and providing oversight of consultant deliverables.
• Project Engineering and Design- Prepares complete engineering plans (using AutoCAD), specifications, and cost estimates for traffic safety and traffic calming projects including elements such as speed humps, raised crosswalks, radar feedback signs and school zone flashing beacons, sidewalk, curb ramps, signing, and channelization. This includes the coordination of the bidding process and contract approval.
• Engineering Support - Provides engineering support functions including producing design concept drawings, cost estimates and creating work orders for minor traffic operation improvements such as signing and channelization.
• Traffic Safety Concerns - Works with residents to understand their inquiry or concern related to mobility operations and traffic safety (e.g., speeding, school congestion or traffic safety issues, parking, and pedestrian safety). Performs engineering analysis and operational reviews. Applies traffic engineering analysis and transportation regulations, codes, and standards to deliver an adequate and timely response. Performs field reviews, analyzes traffic data, and develops recommendations. Employee must operate a company vehicle to perform off-site visits to conduct field reviews.
• Community Engagement - Identifies, develops, and conducts thoughtful public engagement plans and activities for stakeholder involvement through the concept development phase of traffic safety projects, including creating presentation materials for open houses and public forums and creating on-line surveys. Forms and leads neighborhood traffic committees to seek community input.
• Stationary Radar Signs - Coordinates and assists with the asset replacement process for 70 stationary radar feedback signs. Assists with establishing standard operating procedures and program policies for radar signs. Provides engineering design and/or review support on projects to install new radar signs.
• Project Support - Serves as a technical expert on project teams such as reviewing school redevelopment projects, serving as a support role on discrete Capital Investment Program (CIP) projects, and other transportation safety projects.

• Programmatic Support - Plays an active role in the evolution of the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program, applying best practices and innovative practices to keep Bellevue moving forward.
• Mentoring - Serves as a mentor to junior engineering staff and interns as they develop their careers with the city. Support their technical development and career growth.

Supervision Received and Exercised

• The Senior Transportation Engineer will work under the general supervision of the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Services Manager.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. A degree in a closely related field may be considered.
• Five or more years of transportation or traffic engineering experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license required. A Professional Civil Engineering License in another jurisdiction will be accepted if an application for a Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license by comity is submitted to the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) by the date of hire.
• Valid driver's license required; regular driving is an essential function of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and maintain productive working relationships. Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.
• Knowledge of traffic calming and speed management tools and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering design and operations.
• Experience using AutoCAD for the preparation of design plans.
• Ability to design and implement transportation projects and project scoping design concepts.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, specifications, and other bid documents.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget. Ability to identify and address risks to project scope, schedule, or budget.
• Knowledge of Vision Zero, Complete Streets, and NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) concepts and approaches to designing urban streets.

• Experience applying the guidelines and standards of the MUTCD and AASHTO to traffic signing, pavement marking, and roadway design. Ability to organize, analyze, interpret and evaluate civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Ability to manage time on multiple projects, issues, and priorities effectively and simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and to promote a positive work environment.
• Ability to adapt to change and learn as new initiatives, methods, and procedures are implemented.
• Ability to use sound engineering judgment under stressful situations. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts with a wide variety of stakeholders, make decisions, and develop recommendations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software to prepare documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. Ability to use computer software to improve work processes, such as databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

Supplemental Information
Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the office environment is usually moderately quiet.

This is a full-time, non-union, exempt position. It requires both office and field work and the occasional public meeting outside of normal work hours, such as evenings.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING
A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-###-#### or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed in Civil Engineering or a related field?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02

How many years of prior related professional experience in transportation or traffic engineering do you have?

• 1-3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• 7+ years of experience

03

Do you have a PE license?

• Yes
• No
• Passed PE exam but no license

04

Do you have a Washington State Professional Engineering License or an ability to obtain one by comity by the date of hire?

• Washington State PE
• PE licensed in another state but ability to submit for WA licensure by date of hire
• Not Licensed

05

Do you possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, or can you obtain one by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

How has your previous experience developed the knowledge and skills required for this position?
07

Why are you interested in working for the City of Bellevue?
08

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a job in Washington state, and candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at a minimum of one day per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite one or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question