Scour Engineer In-Training

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 Bridge Engineer 5 to join the Bridge Preservation Office and support the statewide Bridge Scour Program. In this role, you will serve as a registered professional engineer responsible for conducting federally mandated scour inspections, developing and maintaining action plans to protect scour‑critical bridges. You will support WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost‑effective transportation by ensuring the safety and reliability of bridges on the state highway system.

This work includes investigating scour mitigation measures, designing and reviewing scour repairs, conducting scour assessments, supporting bridge inspections, and working with WSDOT staff and hydraulic consultants on statewide scour projects.

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