Transportation 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 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 4 to manage and coordinate construction oversight activities for Eastern Region Development Services, supporting projects proposed by developers, tribal nations, port districts, and other partners. This position leads the review of design and construction plans, coordinates contract plan reviews and construction inspections along state highway facilities, and ensures all work complies with WSDOT standards and technical, legal, and procedural requirements.

The Transportation Engineer 4 supports the Development Services Manager by coordinating with developers, WSDOT Headquarters, and local agencies; responding to engineering inquiries; conducting field reviews for ADA compliance; and providing monthly status reports on active construction projects. The position may also assist Regional Project Development staff during peak demand and support planning office sections with engineering analyses, concept plans, cost estimates, and related functions.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer 4 will:

• Verify projects are constructed consistent with the approved plans and WSDOT standards and specifications.
• Perform ongoing project field inspection of development projects located within WSDOT right of way; ensure that all changes are documented and coordinated with the Eastern Region Construction Engineer.
• Act as an engineering technical specialist to support and guide consultants on construction issues.
• Provide ongoing support and communication for consultants with regards to all construction matters, such as approval of Record of Materials and coordination with other WSDOT departments (materials lab, traffic office, signal shop, environmental, etc.).
• Direct and oversee the region’s Development Services staff in reviewing intersection channelization and construction plans and provides recommendations for approval to the Assistant Regional Administrator.
• Oversee development agreement preparation and tracks development agreements.

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

• Transportation Engineering and Construction Expertise: Advanced knowledge of highway engineering principles, design standards, quality assurance, and construction practices supporting safety, accessibility, and multimodal transportation goals. Experience reviewing modal construction plans for accuracy and preparing recommendations for senior management decision making.
• Construction Oversight and Inspection: Experience conducting field site construction inspections to verify compliance and resolve discrepancies with approved plans, permits, specifications, workmanship, materials, ADA compliance.
• Contract Compliance and Engineering Documentation Management: Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and administering development agreements from preparation through closure, utilizing data systems to monitor project milestones, deliver project status, and maintain project documentation.
• Communication and Leadership: Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and track work, actively solve problems and communicate issues;
  Ability to oversee and direct the work of development review staff;
  Ability to utilize Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and other agency software programs within two (2) months of employment.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the…