Transportation Engineer | Union Gap

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 seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer to join our South Central Region team in Union Gap, WA! In this rewarding role, you will help shape the future of Washington's transportation system by delivering safe, practical, and cost-effective roadway improvements that enhance mobility and protect the traveling public. Working both independently and as part of a collaborative team of engineers and technicians, you will develop plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of transportation projects, ensuring compliance with state standards, regulations, and engineering best practices while making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

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

• Prepare Plans, Specification, and Estimate packages for projects assigned to the design team.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Prepare contract provisions including writing special provisions.
• Operate Open Roads software to create computer-aided engineering deliverables required for plan production.
• Performs the most complex automated plans drafting.
• Coordinate with a team of technicians, interns or consultants to prepare deliverables needed for projects to meet established milestone dates.
• Instruct and direct support staff/consultants in preparation of quantities, estimates, grades, elevations, maps, plans, profiles, cross sections, details, structural notes and beginning level design.
• Prepare memorandums and letters for correspondence.
• Prepare Basis of Design documentation, Basis of Estimate documentation, Design Documentation Packages and other required design documents in accordance with the Design Manual.
• Provides in-depth Review of Contract Plans, Specifications, and Estimates.
• Lead team in preparing for and conducting meetings as needed for projects.

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

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience (e.g., experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer
  1). Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis:Skilled in reading, analyzing and interpreting contract plans, specifications, manuals and other WSDOT documents in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Computer and Engineering Software Literacy
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  Proficient in the use of engineering technology, including computer-aided drafting (CAD) and other engineering software applications used for design, analysis, and documentation.
• License: Valid driver's license and demonstrated ability to independently travel to and between project and meeting sites, safely operate state-owned vehicles, and transport agency-owned survey equipment and tools required to perform field duties and related project activities.
• Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Professional Certification or Academic Preparation
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  Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, or a closely related field.
• Transportation Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices with experience supporting…