Electrical Electronics Systems Specialist In-Training Job Yakima area,Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Electrical Electronics Systems Specialist 3 In-Training

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 an Electrical and Electronic Systems Specialist 3 to serve as the senior technical expert and lead for Chehalis, Wishkah, Heron, Riverside and Simpson bridge. In this critical role, you will help ensure the bridge’s electrical, electronic, monitoring, and control systems operate safely and reliably, directly supporting the traveling public and the safety of WSDOT employees. As a subject matter expert, you will provide technical leadership and help coordinate maintenance efforts that keep this vital transportation facility dependable and resilient.

Your work will contribute to WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable transportation while supporting a culture of quality, stewardship, respect, and belonging.

What to Expect

This position performs physically demanding bridge electrical and maintenance work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions, including day, night, and emergency operations. Work may occur near active traffic and water, in confined spaces, and at heights of up to 150 feet, requiring climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, and operating tools, equipment, and heavy machinery. The position may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, hazardous materials, and other highway maintenance hazards.

Employees must be prepared to work extended, alternate, and emergency shifts, participate in standby and callback rotations, travel as needed, and respond to emergencies within required time frames. This position requires the ability to work alternate and emergency shifts as needed. Therefore, responding to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; scheduled and nonscheduled overtime are also required.

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

Perform and lead senior-level electrical and electronic systems maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation, and repair on Grays Harbor bridges.
Lead, guide, mentor, and assist junior staff in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, installation, and repair of bridge electrical and electronic systems.
Maintain and repair standby power generation equipment, automatic transfer switches, programmable logic controllers, HMI displays, electronic motor controllers, weather and navigational equipment, and microwave radio communication systems, including associated network equipment.
Inspect and test voltages, electrical connections, and grounding systems to ensure the safety, reliability, and integrity of bridge electrical and electronic systems; identify, document, prioritize, and perform corrective repairs.
Plan and manage preventive maintenance and repair activities using a computerized maintenance management program, ensuring work meets department and regulatory agency standards.
Ensure crew compliance with WSDOT Standards and Specifications, National Electrical Code (NEC), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Enforce departmental safety procedures, including electrical hazard awareness, arc flash safety, PPE, job hazard analysis, Pre-Activity Safety Plan (PASP), lock-out/tag-out, confined space, and fall protection requirements.
Maintain accurate maintenance, asset inventory, inspection, testing, and safety records; conduct vehicle inspections, participate in safety meetings and training, and instruct junior staff in safe equipment operation and maintenance practices.

Qualifications

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

To qualify at the EESS Trainee level, the following is required:

Introductory Electrical and Electronic Systems

Skills:

Basic understanding of and/or
aptitude for technical, electrical, and/or electronic work.

To qualify at the EESS1 level, the following is required:

Entry Level Electrical and Electronic Systems

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to perform sub journey technical, electrical, and/or electronic work.…