About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Integrated Corridor Operations Engineer in Olympia, WA. In this statewide leadership role, you’ll advance transportation system performance by developing and implementing operational strategies, policies, and standards across the Transportation Operations Division. This position leads integrated corridor operations efforts, including Traffic Management Center (TMC) operations, and provides expert guidance on key systems such as ramp metering, variable speed limits, hard shoulder running, active traffic management systems, and signal operations. You’ll drive innovation and consistency statewide by shaping policies, evaluating new technologies, and supporting regions through training and technical expertise. The role also partners closely with senior leadership to resolve complex issues, prioritize initiatives, and lead operational improvements. Additionally, this position supervises and coordinates information technology/operations technology (IT/OT) development staff to support and enhance statewide transportation operations.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Integrated Corridor Operations Engineer will:

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Transportation Operations Analysis Ability to evaluate complex mobility, safety, or reliability issues using transportation performance data and analytical methods. Apply operational performance measures to diagnose system deficiencies and develop data supported recommendations. Integrate analytical findings into actionable strategies that inform operational decisions at the corridor, regional, and statewide level.
• Traffic Systems Expertise: Ability to apply knowledge of freeway operations, traffic flow theory, traffic control systems, and/or signal operations to assess or improve system performance. Interpret and use engineering standards, policies, and best practices to guide the development of operational strategies or solutions. Evaluate the effectiveness of safety or traffic control treatments using engineering principles and performance metrics.
• Engineering Judgment & Strategic Problem Solving: Knowledge and skill to interpret and use advanced engineering judgment to assess complex or ambiguous transportation challenges and develop sound, defensible recommendations. Anticipate operational issues or risks and develop proactive, strategic solutions grounded in engineering analysis. Provide technical guidance that informs decisions, policies, or investment priorities.
• Transportation Systems Integration: Ability to integrate infrastructure, operational strategies, traffic control systems, or multimodal elements to improve system performance. Coordinate operational changes or improvements across programs, jurisdictions, or work groups. Evaluate interactions among transportation subsystems to identify opportunities to enhance mobility, safety, and reliability.
• Data Analysis & Technical Tools: Knowledge and skill to apply analytical tools, modeling techniques, or performance metrics to assess transportation system conditions or operational scenarios. Develop analytical frameworks, dashboards, or methodologies that support data driven decisions. Interpret complex data sets and translate results into clear, actionable findings for technical or non-technical audiences.
• Communication & Technical Leadership: Ability and skill to communicate complex technical or operational concepts clearly in written and verbal formats to diverse audiences, including executives or policymakers. Prepare technical reports, guidance documents, or presentations that support program or operational objectives. Provide leadership by shaping technical direction, influencing best practices, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination: Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with engineers, planners, operations staff, or external partners. Facilitating alignment or consensus among stakeholders with differing priorities or perspectives. Coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to support operational strategies, system performance improvements, or agency goals.
• Program & Work Management: Knowledge and ability to plan, organize, and manage complex technical or operational work while meeting timelines and quality expectations. Align work activities with organizational priorities, resource limitations, and strategic objectives. Demonstrate accountability, effective time management, and the ability to produce high quality work under competing deadlines.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition, the following is required:

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Integrated Corridor Operatins Engineer #04577 in the subject line.