Agreements & Support Services Engineer; TEIn-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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to serve as an engineering assistant supporting the development and delivery of transportation projects. This position is responsible for preparing and processing agreements with local agencies and consultants; coordinating with project offices and regional partners; reviewing Plans for Approval (PFAs) and Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&Es) prepared by consultants for Development Services and WSDOT projects;

and assisting with the review of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to ensure compliance across all WSDOT and Development Services projects.

This position supports the agency’s strategic plan and goal areas of
1) Workforce Development, by contributing to a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility;
2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by creating, influencing, and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong; and
3) Resilience, by ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long‑term resilience.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Agreements & Support Services Engineer will:

• Support and facilitate the processing of consultant agreements.
• Work with project offices to ensure the scope and budget of the agreement matches the expected products.
• Prepare submittals for consultant signatures and process returned agreements for filing.
• Assist in the preparation of agreements and development of exhibits for other agencies and support groups with input from Olympic Region project offices.
• Assist in the coordination and review of nonstandard agreements.
• Review WSDOT project documents for Region Review and development services project documents for PFA, PS&E and other design documentation submittals.
• Review PS&E documents to ensure overall completeness, accuracy, and adherence to WSDOT policy and design criteria.

This is a Transportation Engineer 2 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 at the Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) level, the following competencies are required
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• Engineering Fundamentals: Foundational knowledge of basic engineering and mathematical principles to solve routine engineering problems, typically gained through education, experience, training, or certification (EIT or LSIT). Ability to apply this knowledge to design, construction, and inspection tasks.

To be considered for this opportunity at the Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) level, the following competencies are required
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• Engineering Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of engineering principles, methods, and practices relevant to transportation projects. This includes experience in design development, construction techniques, material testing procedures, and/or contract administration.

In addition to the above, the following are required at either level:

• Analytical and Technical Review: Skills to examine, develop and propose alternate solutions to complex elements of a project. Experience in reviewing engineering plans and specifications for…