Maintenance Special Projects Engineer TE4
Maintenance Special Projects Engineer TE4
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$ 82512 - 110940
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Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as the Maintenance Special Projects Engineer in Wenatchee WA. This position helps keep people and business moving by coordinating designing and administering maintenance and small work contracts to improve and preserve the regional highway system. This position also helps return highways to operation after disasters by coordinating response activities designing and documenting needed work and tracking repair costs. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WSDOT policy as it relates to technical issues of highway design and operations project administration and legal requirements. This is the region technical program specialist for minor enhancement projects; and maintenance and developer improvements to the highway system.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Maintenance Special Projects Engineer will:
- Work with maintenance and engineering when disasters damage regional roadways to secure the area.
- Assist with return of the highway to full operation by preparation of plans specifications & estimates for either state forces or contract work.
- Help ensure that emergency rules documentation and budget tracking requirements are met.
- Mentor others on the processes and monitor their work providing input analysis critique detailed review and concurrence to ensure that policies standards and legal requirements are met.
- Schedule prioritize and accomplish work in a highspeed environment.
- Perform field reviews and surveys. Inspect and complete documentation for contract administration.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Progressive experience and responsibilities in engineering documentation and contract inspection at WSDOT or equivalent experience.
- Experience using the WSDOT design manual standard plans and standard specifications.
- Experience completing plans specifications and estimates (PS&Es) on highway construction projects.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgement when balancing the priorities between them.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Understanding of surveying equipment practices and standards.
- Knowledge of ad and award procedures for region level advertisements for both small works and maintenance contracts.
- Knowledge and experience with FHWA emergency rules and documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of WSDOTs Maintenance Program policies procedures capabilities budgets and needs.
- Understanding of state purchasing rules and WEBS procurement processes.
- Experience using CADD.
- 2year degree or higher in a related field of surveying engineering or construction management.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is eligible for remote work up to 20 per supervisor approval.
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found inChapter 35728of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visitwww.uscis.
Why WSDOT
- WorkLife Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.
Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. 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 viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format maycontact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Maintenance Special Projects Engineer #20106 in the subject line.
Employment Type
Full-Time
