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Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training)

Washington State Department of Transportation
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The Opportunity: 
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has several exciting entry-level engineering opportunities for motivated engineering professionals who want to participate in supporting infrastructure projects within the South Central Region. These Transportation Engineer positions will serve in Construction or Design offices located in Union Gap, Washington. 

As a Design Team Leader, you will apply standard engineering procedures and techniques to accomplish a wide variety of work in the office and field. Work produced by the team may include scoping documentation, design documentation, geometric design; as well as, preparing various engineering documents, and PS&E packages.
 
As a Lead Project Inspector, you will assist the field engineer with many of the critical construction project duties. Primary responsibilities will include inspecting contractors work for adherence to contract plans and specifications, performing work on a survey crew, and preparing construction documents.
 
The Transportation Engineer is critical to the successful completion of all phases regarding project delivery to support WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options. Safety is of upmost importance as employees are exposed to potentially dangerous environments that involve construction activities near and around moving vehicles and equipment. If you are interested in participating in active design, inspection, and construction to support agency goals, you are encouraged to apply!

At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?
 
This position will perform the following work:
  • Prepare and direct the preparation of design reports, hydraulic reports, environmental documents, access control plans, design estimates, right-of-way plans, contract plans, specifications, and special provisions.
  • Evaluate designs requiring analysis of accident data, traffic data, hydraulics, environmental issues, roadway geometrics, and design standards.
  • Plan and schedule location surveys for construction projects.
  • Perform field reviews and surveying of projects in varying conditions such as mountainous, desert, uneven, level, wet, or arid terrain; in hot or cold temperatures. 
  • Use field data and standard design criteria for preparing various projects which may include intersections, interchanges, grading, paving, resurfacing, drainage, channelization, and safety improvements.
  • Utilize personal computer for alignments, earthwork, drainage analysis, bridge site data, quantities, and cost data related to position duties.
  • Use MicroStation, InRoads, Excel and other engineering software to perform design and drafting tasks, drawing and revising contract plan sheets, right-of-way plans, and public displays.
  • Write memos, reports, and contract specifications; prepare construction schedules; monitor project expenditures and budgets; and maintain records.
  • Instruct, direct, and review support staff in performing complex automated drafting and entry level design. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Required qualifications for this position are:
  • Strong mathematical proficiency in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.
  • Knowledge of basic transportation engineering principles and schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability in utilizing correct application and interpretation of written materials such as policies, manuals, plans, specifications, survey requests, and instructions. 
  • Effective communication skills with diverse groups utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication methods with internal and external customers.
  • The ability to work as part of a team, follow instructions, and accept constructive feedback; as well as, efficiently work independently.
  • The capability to work any shift including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays to meet required job functions.
  • The ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds of various materials and equipment (specifically for Lead Project Inspector positions).
  • The ability to traverse uneven and steep terrain adjacent to traffic and heavy equipment, using normal ranges of sight and hearing (specifically for Lead Project Inspector).
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Preferred qualifications for this position are:
  • Prior exposure to design, construction, traffic, program management, or other transportation engineering related experience.
  • Experience with MicroStation (CADD), InRoads (Geometric Design), P6 (Scheduling), PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
 
Note: This is an in-training opportunity that offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Transportation Engineer field, and achieve the goal class of a Transportation Engineer 2. Candidates will be considered as a Transportation Engineer 1 or Transportation Engineer 2, depending on qualifications. The salary levels and qualifications for each are:
 
An ideal candidate at the Transportation Engineer 1 level ($52,332.00- $70,320.00) will have:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field of study.
OR
  • Certification as an Engineer-In-Training.
 
An ideal candidate at the Transportation Engineer 2 level ($57,708.00 – $77,616.00) will have:
OR
 
How to Apply:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. To be considered for this position, you will need to attach a resume and cover letter to your electronic application, and answer the supplemental questions. Your cover letter should describe how your experience, training, and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. To view the entire job announcement and apply, please visit: Transportation Engineer 2.
 
Contact us:
For inquiries about this position, please contact Amber St. Aubin via email to StAubiA@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 19DOT-SCR-50036-2m.
 
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.