Transportation Engineer 2

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a transportation engineering professional to support the Eastern Region’s Project Development program. This position provides technical expertise throughout project development, helping project teams advance well-coordinated, constructible, and compliant projects from design through delivery. The role works collaboratively with project offices, regional and headquarters staff, and project stakeholders to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance WSDOT’s commitment to safety, equity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

Requirements

Demonstrated foundational knowledge of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, gained through education, experience, training, or certification (EIT or LSIT).
Ability to apply this knowledge to design tasks.
Ability to develop, revise, and review engineering drawings and contract plan sheets using engineering design and drafting software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads/InRoads.
Ability to apply design criteria and perform or verify calculations related to grades, curves, quantities, alignments, and other transportation design elements.
Ability to support the preparation of design reports, special studies, and procurement documents.
Ability to assist with contract administration and coordination with stakeholders.
Proficiency in maintaining design documentation, calculating quantities, and reviewing calculations.
Ability to review and support development of plans, specifications, estimates, and related contract documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.
Ability to perform, review, and verify engineering calculations; analyze technical information; identify discrepancies or potential problems; and develop or recommend appropriate solutions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with engineering staff and the public.
Able to communicate observations, findings, and technical data clearly in documentation and discussions.
Ability to use or quickly learn engineering and business software, including Microsoft Office, MicroStation, OpenRoads/InRoads, Unifier, estimating applications, scheduling tools, and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to operate a motor state owned vehicle legally and safely, supported by possession of a valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated experience working in a manner that contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-in-Training (LSIT) certification.
Experience applying transportation engineering principles, WSDOT design standards and design manuals to highway or roadway projects.
Experience developing or reviewing plans, specifications, estimates, special provisions, and related contract documents for transportation projects.
Experience using MicroStation, OpenRoads/InRoads, Unifier for transportation design and preparation of contract plans.
Experience supporting project development activities from pre-design through advertisement, including design documentation, design reviews, and coordination with project teams.
Experience communicating technical engineering information and recommendations to multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

Provide plans review support and guidance throughout the 30-60-90 review process, including PS&E final review submittals for funding approval and advertisement.
Apply WSDOT policies, Design Manual, Contract Ad & Award Manual processes, Plans Preparation Manual, Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and other contract delivery tools to plans review and guidance.
Review contract plan submittal packages for accuracy, completeness, and constructability; provide recommendations, comments, and technical assistance on plan sheet development, contract estimates, Special Provisions, and PS&E status reporting.
Coordinate plan review meetings with Region and HQ staff and track projects through advertisement, ensuring advertised project information, reference files, and questions and answers documents are accurate and complete.
Assist with tracking and reviewing change orders associated with plan errors.
Review, advise, track, and file design documentation submittals from Pre-Design/Kickoff through project funding request, including Basis of Design, Design Approval, Project Development Approval, ADA Maximum Extent Feasible, Design Analysis, barrier length of need, and related calculations.
Review and advise on Plans-for-Approval submittals, including vertical and horizontal alignment, interchange/intersection, and channelization plans; collaborate with the Design Documentation/Plans Support Engineer to optimize solutions and research best practices.
Develop familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual, Highway Capacity software, Roadside Safety Analysis Program, and other highway performance tools to support transportation engineering review and project development.