Transportation Engineer 3 DesignConstruction

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 addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds the record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking to fill multiple Transportation Engineer 3s in Spokane the role you will manage the scope schedule and budget of highway design and construction projects while supervising and mentoring engineering and technical staff to ensure successful project delivery. You will guide employees in their professional development identify training needs and foster a culture of safety collaboration and continuous learning. A key focus of this position is ensuring the safety of both employees and the traveling public through the development of Pre-Activity Safety Plans participation in Work-site Safety Reviews and leading safety discussions in weekly contractor meetings. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex highway projects strong leadership and mentoring skills a commitment to safety and the ability to coordinate with contractors project managers and inspectors to proactively address challenges and deliver successful projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to WSDOTs mission and make a lasting impact on the North Spokane Corridor program.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Transportation Engineer 3 will:

• Schedule and direct construction contract inspection activities on multiple and/or major projects including surveying plan review and issue resolution with contractors and property owners.
• Track quantities costs and workforce to ensure projects remain within budget and compile data and justifications for change orders and contract payments.
• Direct and participate in office design design documentation and Plans Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)efforts including right of way plans access control illumination signalization and signing.
• Manage design project scope schedule and budget including change and risk management and provide monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Prepare access reports findings and orders and direct preparation for public hearings.
• Write correspondence in response to inquiries from the department public legislature and other agencies regarding project design and construction.
• Serve as a first-line manager for a portion of the crew including scheduling performance reviews conflict resolution and personnel management.
• Collaborate with other engineers assistants and team members to support office goals process improvement personnel development and overall project quality.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

• Advanced Transportation Engineering: Demonstrated skill in applying advanced transportation engineering principles design standards and construction practices to plan design and deliver complex highway projects.
• Project Management: Experience guiding project teams managing project tasks and managing the scope schedule and budget of transportation projects to support successful delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Leadership: Proven success in working effectively with engineering and technical staff contributing to team goals guiding project work mentoring peers and influencing positive outcomes on projects.
• Safety and Risk Management: Ability to implement safety plans conduct work-site safety reviews identify communicate and manage project risks to protect employees contractors and the traveling public.
• Communication and Coordination: Skilled in preparing project documentation correspondence and reports and coordinating effectively with contractors project managers inspectors stakeholders and the public.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Ability to identify project challenges and risks develop solutions and make informed decisions that ensure project quality efficiency and compliance with standards.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above the following are also required:

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Important Notes

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This position may require travel within the region for construction assignments or training and working nights weekends or overtime during construction assignments.
• 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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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 are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such there are a number of flexible schedule options available including telework options for eligible positions.
• 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.

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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 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.

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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 may contact the listed Recruiter.

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

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