Transportation Engineer 1 | Multiple Positions

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking multiple skilled and motivated Transportation Engineers to join their team in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering transportation projects from design and PS&E through construction. You will provide essential technical and project support, work alongside Project Inspectors and Project Managers, and help keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and successfully. Safety is at the heart of everything WSDOT does. As a Transportation Engineer 1, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to a strong safety culture by participating in Pre-Activity Safety Plans, Work-site Safety Reviews, and weekly construction meetings focused on safety, traffic, and environmental considerations. You will help review completed work, anticipate upcoming challenges, and support safe practices as new or unique construction activities begin. This is an excellent opportunity to build your engineering experience while making a meaningful contribution to projects that connect communities and keep Washington moving.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Structural Engineering (BSSE) OR Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Demonstrated ability to apply basic civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, or surveying engineering principles to entry-level transportation design, construction, inspection, materials, or survey tasks.
Ability to apply this knowledge to design, construction, inspection, and surveying tasks.
Ability to interpret and apply highway construction plans, specifications, and special provisions; observe and document contractor work; assist with materials sampling and testing; and complete inspection documentation while following established safety requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate construction and project documentation, including quantity calculations, daily inspection reports, field notes, and support for final records and as-built documentation.
Ability to support transportation design activities by preparing, revising, and reviewing basic design elements, calculations, and plan sheets in accordance with design and construction manuals.
Ability to assist with field survey activities, including data collection, layout, measurements, equipment operation, and compilation of survey data for construction and design projects.
Ability to perform basic engineering calculations, review technical data, verify quantities, and support tracking of construction quantities, costs, and progress.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with inspectors, engineers, project staff, contractors, and the public to share observations, ask questions, and relay technical information.
Ability to use or learn engineering, drafting, documentation, and office software to support design, inspection, surveying, and project documentation activities.
Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with others, supporting an inclusive, equitable, and professional work environment.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work weekends or night hours during construction including overtime.
Ability to work in inclement weather on project sites and in active construction zones, both during the day and at night.
Exposure to hazards may include high-speed traffic, steep or uneven terrain, and/or heavy construction equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying basic engineering concepts through internships, cooperative education, academic projects, or other project-based work related to civil or transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

Serve as a qualified tester for inspecting materials.
Interpret highway construction plans, specifications, and special provisions in monitoring the contractor’s work.
Effectively interact with contractors, crew members, and the public.
Work as a density tester on subgrade, surfacing, and paving projects.
Work as an asphalt inspector on paving projects.
Work as a concrete tester and inspector on structural projects.
Transports testing equipment.
Assist the Office Engineer with construction documentation.
Perform design tasks, draw, and revise contract plan sheets.
Produce Special Provisions, Estimates, Structure Notes, and Quantity Tabulations.
Calculate and check quantities for contract bid items.
Calculate and check calculations for cuts, fills, areas, quantities, elevations, grades, coordinates, and curves.
Works on a construction or design project survey team.