Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer (TE 2)
Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer (TE 2)
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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 award-winning 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 Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer(TE2) to support the Lacey Program Management departments goals of sustaining credibility by maintaining and reporting accurate information in The Capital System about project milestones accomplishments and changes. This is accomplished by learning from successes helping with challenges that affect project control and delivery of the regions construction program and exchanging up to date project information to promote accountability and better management of change. As a Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer this position reports to the Project Delivery and Reporting Supervisor who reports to the Program Development and Delivery Manager. This position is critical to WSDOTs long-term success by ensuring that project budgets and schedules are analyzed in accordance with policy.
This position directly supports the agency strategic plan and goal areas by leading a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility creating influencing and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong and ensuring through adherence to WSDOT policies that the maintenance and preservation of assigned roadways and assets are administered to the expected quality safety and stewardship standards to support Washingtons long-term resilience.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer will:
- Support the Program Development & Delivery Manager with balancing project and program budgets.
- Manage new projects by phase in The Capital System and monitor authorizations and expenditures.
- Monitor the Project Development process oversee project aging and investigate project changes that impact project cash flow.
- Prepare work orders for submittal using the ECM Portal system.
- Update The Capital System project data based on project office cash flow needs and updates to project schedules and estimates thereby ensuring database files are accurate.
- Prepare Change Management and document Project Information in Capital Connect.
- Track project cash flow (aging) project schedules prepare information for monthly meetings and respond to project office work order requests.
- Conduct monthly meetings between Program Management Project Offices and other Support Offices.
- Ensure all communication with project offices is professional timely and focused on individual office needs.
- Provide customer service to individuals who are experiencing problems with cash flow database programs or work order submittals.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:
- Two (2) years of experience as aTransportation Engineer 1Transportation Technician 3 or equivalent experiencemanaging transportation project scopes schedules and funding utilizing Capital Project Management and enterprise accounting systems in a professional work environment.
- Skills to work independently and as a member of a team to complete assigned tasks.
- Experience handling multiple tasks in high production environment with frequently changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with project offices other team members and support offices.
- Experience in communicating to multiple audiences both orally and in writing.
- Proven skills in research to examine develop and propose alternate solutions while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proficiency in understanding interpreting and tracking project deliverables ideally in a construction and/or engineering environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word Excel and Outlook to compose professional documentation and reports.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Bachelors degree with a major study in engineering transportation or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in working with project management and tracking software such as the Capital System Work Order Authorization system Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS) Transportation Reporting and Accounting Information System (TRAINS) and the biennial budget building process.
- Work experience in Project Development and/or Construction Environment.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- The salary range listed includes the legislative approved general wage increase of 3% effective on July 1 2025.
- 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 union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found inChapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life 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 full-time 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 Benefits for 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 job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
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 Capital Improvement and Preservation Program Engineer #30603 in the subject line.
Employment Type
Full-Time
