Transportation Technician ; In-Training

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!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Technician 3 to serve as a Design Technician in the Olympia Project Engineer Office, supporting the development of highway transportation design projects. In this role, you will perform technical design and construction support activities that help deliver transportation projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with WSDOT standards. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and stewardship.

This position also supports a collaborative and inclusive workplace dedicated to improving Washington's transportation system for the communities and businesses we serve.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Technician 3 will:

• Assist with preparing design documentation, contract plans, specifications, cost estimates (PS&Es), and supporting project reports in accordance with current design policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Develop and update plan sheets, exhibits, and project documentation for roadway alignments, intersections, drainage, hydraulics, right of way, geometrics, and roadway sections.
• Review engineering calculations, contract plans, specifications, and computerized records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering and drafting standards.
• Document project activities, track daily work, and maintain accurate project records using computerized systems.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, right of way sheets, presentation graphics, base maps, and PS&E documents using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
• Prepare quantity calculations, contract estimates, and engineering documentation using specialized software to support transportation design projects.
• Conduct periodic field reviews, gather site data, and verify existing conditions to support quality control and project design.
• Promote a safe work environment by following established safety policies while providing general office and field support as needed.

This is a Transportation Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in‑training” plan.

To be considered for this opportunity, one of the following is required:

• Basic Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic technical skills and/ or knowledge of science, mathematical, construction, or engineering principles in support of transportation projects. This includes tasks such as the ability to perform basic math, follow written and verbal instructions, use basic field and laboratory equipment, record test results and observations accurately, and execute data entry and documentation using a computer.

• Engineering Technical Skills and Knowledge: Technical skills and/or knowledge of engineering principles in support of transportation projects. This includes tasks such as surveying, drafting, structural detailing, engineering design, and maintaining project records to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Note:

Foundational knowledge may be supported by formal classroom training.

• Engineering Technical Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated skills in independently applying technical engineering principles in support of transportation projects. This includes tasks such as surveying, drafting, structural…