Transportation Engineer 2

State of Washington•Yakima County - Union Gap, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to support the department’s access management control program in Union Gap, WA. This position works independently and collaboratively with engineers and technicians to review and process access connection and right-of-way permits in accordance with state and federal requirements. This role also responds to public inquiries and conducts field inspections to verify permitted work meets WSDOT requirements. Through these efforts, the candidate selected for this role will help protect the safety, reliability, and functionality of the state highway system.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience (e.g., experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 1).
Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios.
Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting contract plans, specifications, manuals, and other WSDOT documents in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
Proficient in, or ability to learn, the use of engineering technology, including computer-aided drafting (CAD) and other engineering software applications used for design, analysis, and documentation.
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, independently travel to and between project and meeting sites, and transport agency-owned survey equipment and tools.
Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces, traverse uneven terrain, and perform duties outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Knowledge and experience with exposure to design, construction, traffic, materials, program management, or other WSDOT-related fields.
Advanced experience with computer software such as OpenRoads(CADD), ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Experience in preparing permits and agreements and their subsequent exhibits.

Responsibilities

Review and process requests for access connection permits on state highways.
Research deeds, records of survey, permits and agreements, right-of-way plans, and other pertinent records.
Respond to written and verbal requests for access from the public.
Inspect permitted work for compliance, and review and respond to access-related inquiries.
Review land-use proposals, including traffics analyses and other engineering documents, for impacts to the state highway system.
Prepare response documents that convey recommendations and/or requirements for access and other impacts related to development proposals by researching records, developing graphics, writing responses, and using engineering and graphics software to create exhibits for communication purposes.
Prepare and process various permits for third-party activities within highway right-of-way.
Travel to project sites to inspect work for compliance with permit requirements and department standards, examine project area, gather location information, and identify constructability constraints.