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!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a transportation engineering professional to support the Eastern Region’s Project Development program and help deliver safe, reliable highway projects that serve Washington communities. This position provides technical expertise throughout project development, helping project teams advance well-coordinated, constructible, and compliant projects from design through delivery. By applying sound engineering practices and WSDOT standards, the position helps identify and resolve technical issues and supports efficient project delivery, including critical emergency projects.

This role works collaboratively with project offices, regional and headquarters staff, and project stakeholders to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance WSDOT’s commitment to safety, equity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

What to Expect
The position is primarily performed in an office or approved telework setting, with extended periods of computer-based, sedentary work and exposure to typical office hazards. The position typically works Monday through Friday, with alternate work schedules available with supervisor approval. Travel is required for training and field reviews, and the position uses computers, software, vehicles, and standard office equipment. The position communicates daily with peers, support offices, and the public regarding project-related questions, both verbally and in writing.

A high level of safety awareness and attention is required, along with a valid driver’s license to operate assigned state vehicles to and from field sites.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer 2 will:

• Provide plans review support and guidance throughout the 30-60-90 review process, including PS&E final review submittals for funding approval and advertisement.
• Apply WSDOT policies, Design Manual, Contract Ad & Award Manual processes, Plans Preparation Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and other contract delivery tools to plans review and guidance.
• Review contract plan submittal packages for accuracy, completeness, and constructability; provide recommendations, comments, and technical assistance on plan sheet development, contract estimates, Special Provisions, and PS&E status reporting.
• Coordinate plan review meetings with Region and HQ staff and track projects through advertisement, ensuring advertised project information, reference files, and questions and answers documents are accurate and complete.
• Assist with tracking and reviewing change orders associated with plan errors.
• Review, advise, track, and file design documentation submittals from Pre-Design/Kickoff through project funding request, including Basis of Design, Design Approval, Project Development Approval, ADA Maximum Extent Feasible, Design Analysis, barrier length of need, and related calculations.
• Review and advise on Plans-for-Approval submittals, including vertical and horizontal alignment, interchange/intersection, and channelization plans; collaborate with the Design Documentation/Plans Support Engineer to optimize solutions and research…