Working Title: Transportation Engineer 2 Design Engineer

Working Title: Transportation Engineer 2 – Design Engineer

Recruitment Number: 17DOT-OR-30567

Location: Tumwater, WA

Salary:$55,476 - $74,604 annually

Opening Date:1/2/18

Closing Date:1/16/18

The Opportunity:

WSDOT is currently looking for an enthusiastic engineer who has a passion for creative solutions, innovation, and can provide success in collaborative efforts. The I-5/JBLM Corridor Project Office in Tumwater is currently seeking to fill a Transportation Engineer 2 position. This position will be responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for key highway and bridge projects. The future incumbent will play a pivotal role in meeting the agency’s goals. Work assignments are designed with professional development in mind.

At WSDOT, wehonor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy continuously changing environment, and yet with a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT.

This position will perform the following work:

· Develop, produce, and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

· Serve as a designer performing a variety of skilled project development work.

· Interpret data, identify problems and develop solutions using sound engineering judgment and guidelines on complex transportation projects.

· Effectively utilize design software to develop designs, which includes alignment and profile sheets, channelization, drainage, and right of way boundaries.

· Determine bid items, calculate quantities, and estimate costs to perform construction work.

· Provide technical training and mentoring to team members.

· Communicate with other WSDOT offices, consultant staff, outside agencies, and the public to obtain and share information as necessary to support the project.

· Travel to project sites for field reviews.

· Perform data collection and/or survey work in the field.

· Other duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

· Certification as an Engineer-In-Training and one year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 OR two years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent.

· Solid understanding of engineering principles, mathematical formulas and practices of highway construction.

· The ability to read, interpret, understand, review and produce contract plans, specifications, and estimates.

· Strong communication skills both in the written and verbal form.

· Ability to operate computer software to produce plan sheets and graphics.

· The ability to traverse uneven terrain.

· Valid driver's license

Note:

This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, you are required to become a member of the PTE, Local 17, or arrange to pay that union a representational fee. The union shop requirement shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification.

How to Apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, and attach a cover letter and resume.

For inquiries about this position, please contact Rachel Giese at 360-905-2223 or email to . Please reference recruitment number 17DOT-OR-30567.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.