Systems Integration Engineer

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 currently seeking a System Integration Engineer (TE3) in Shoreline, WA to serve as a technical expert in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and ITS communications. In this role, you will lead system integration efforts to deploy new ITS devices, maintain existing technology, and ensure reliable system performance to support safe and efficient traffic operations. Your work in ITS will help improve highway network performance and safety across the Northwest Region.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Maintain and modify the programming for freeway ramp control systems for safe and efficient operation.
• Investigate and troubleshoot reported problems with ITS network devices.
• Provide ITS Punchlist for various Design Build, Design Bid Build, and maintenance build projects with ITS elements in construction.
• Perform field reviews to proof communication and ITS plans and as-builts with actual field conditions.
• Support WSDOT, local agencies, and developer project development and construction by providing technical review, operational input, and coordination on ITS-related needs.
• Coordinate and consult with construction offices on inspection of ITS installations during construction phase of projects.
• Recommend solutions to construction offices that deviate from plans or specifications to solve field problems.
• Consult and train ITS designers and construction engineers and technicians to resolve installation or equipment errors.

Qualifications

This is a Transportation Engineer 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in theclassification 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.

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 3 (TE3) Level:

• Advanced Engineering Knowledge & Application:Demonstrates advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and applies high-level engineering practices to the operation of ITS devices and transportation projects, designs, and analyses. Applies a strong understanding of engineering methods, standards and analytical approaches to support technical decision-making and operational effectiveness.
• Technical Interpretation & Analysis:Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing guidance documents in support of ITS integration and transportation engineering work. Ability to apply and translate this guidance into real world solutions including development of projects and recommendations about traffic operations.
• Leadership Skills:Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) Level (In-Training):

• Intermediate Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates foundational understanding of civil engineering principles and applies intermediate-level engineering practices to transportation projects, designs, and analyses,

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) Level (In-Training):

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates foundational understanding of civil engineering principles supported by an engineering degree or certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

The following qualifications are also required at any level
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• Engineering Knowledge & Application:Demonstrates initiative in selecting resources and interpreting design guidance. Applies sound engineering judgment to organize findings and recommend actions based on design guidelines and supporting evidence.
• Data Analysis & Report Writing:Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of data collection, analysis, and reporting practices. Ability to conduct research and interpret technical literature related to transportation.
• Communication &…