Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training) | Multiple Positions

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking multiple Transportation Engineer 2s to join the Olympic Region Traffic Office. These positions will play a key role in designing transportation solutions that keep Washington moving safely and efficiently. They support the delivery of highway construction projects by ensuring traffic engineering work complies with approved plans, contract requirements, and standard specifications. Two of the positions focus on developing traffic engineering designs, including signing, illumination, work zone traffic control, traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The other position focuses on reviewing and evaluating traffic engineering design submittments to ensure they meet WSDOT standards, engineering principles, and project requirements before implementation. These are in-training positions that offer a career path, hands-on learning, and mentorship, allowing progression through the Transportation Engineer series to the goal class of a Transportation Engineer 2.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of basic engineering and mathematical principles to solve routine engineering problems, typically gained through education, experience, training, or certification (EIT or LSIT). Ability to apply this knowledge to design, construction, and inspection tasks.
Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of engineering principles, methods, and practices relevant to transportation projects. This includes experience in design development, construction techniques, material testing procedures, and/or contract administration.
Experience preparing construction contract documents or working for a Design Builder in an engineering capacity.
Skills to examine, develop, and propose alternate solutions to complex elements of a project.
Experience in reviewing engineering plans and specifications for compliance with established standards.
Proficient in operating Windows-based computers and MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word, as well as databases and computer-aided engineering software.
Skills to communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both virtually and in person, using a range of electronic communication methods such as email, telephone, text, video conferencing, and computer-based collaboration tools.
Skills to work productively both independently and as part of a team environment, prioritizing workload and handling multiple assignments, producing accurate and consistent results.
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 traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical Traffic Engineering Competency: Demonstrates the ability to prepare traffic signal, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), illumination, signing, and work zone traffic control plans, along with associated construction contract documents, in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
Engineering Software & Plan Development Competency: Experience developing and preparing contract plans using computer-aided engineering and design software.

Responsibilities

Prepare design documentation, contract plans, special provisions, construction estimates, and field reviews for traffic engineering projects.
Participate in project scoping by developing project engineering estimates and preliminary construction estimates for programming purposes.
Develop traffic engineering discipline design documentation to support project delivery.
Create traffic discipline plans, estimates, special provisions, and design package materials needed for project advertisement and bidding.
Design and support the maintenance of traffic signals, illumination, signing, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
Prepare and review work zone traffic control plans to maximize safety and minimize impacts to system users.
Produce engineering designs, specifications, and estimates using computer-aided engineering software.
Coordinate with internal region partners and external customers by preparing written correspondence and supporting collaboration efforts.