Transportation Engineer 2 - Washington State Ferries

State of Washington•King County - Seattle – Belltown, WA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Washington State Ferries (WSF), a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), is seeking an engineering professional to support the Terminal Engineering department in delivering marine construction projects across the ferry system. The role supports project planning, cost management, scheduling, and construction contract administration to help deliver critical terminal infrastructure investments effectively and maintain safe, reliable ferry operations. The position primarily works remotely, with flexible/hybrid work options and telework eligibility. The successful candidate must be available to work on-site as needed. The salary listed includes the legislatively approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. Additional compensation may depend on the position’s type, duties, or location. WSDOT is a multimodal transportation agency. WSF carries nearly 20 million passengers each year across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, operating more than 400 sailings a day with a workforce of over 2,100 people. WSF is working to decarbonize its system and emphasizes the values Serve, Grow, Trust, Respect, and Navigate, as well as the strategic priorities Service Excellence, Improved Communication, and Empowered People.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction contract documents.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to communicate job-related information clearly in writing and/or verbally.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated engineering, transportation, or construction knowledge through a bachelor’s degree in engineering, transportation, construction management, or a related field; a master’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, traffic, transportation, or a closely related field; or equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrated experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1, or equivalent, with or without Engineer-in-Training certification, consistent with the applicable qualification pathway.
Ability to use software such as Cognos, Unifier, Primavera P6, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel to calculate, track, forecast, and prepare reports for a wide variety of contract expenditures.
Possession of a valid driver’s license; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and maintain CPM construction schedules in Primavera P6 for accuracy and contract compliance.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, costs, resources, and performance metrics, including earned value management (EVM).
Prepare project controls reports and track expenditures, labor hours, budgets, risks, and forecasts using WSDOT systems.
Prepare, process, and track change orders and supporting contract documentation using Unifier.
Support construction contract administration, estimates, project records, document control, and closeout activities.
Collect and report workforce, labor, cost, and resource data to support project planning.
Ensure compliance with the WSDOT Construction Manual, agency policies, contract requirements, and project specifications.
Coordinate with project teams and contractors, and provide training and support on scheduling, documentation, and reporting processes.
Support WSF’s strategic priorities and values, helping embed them in the organization’s culture through leadership actions.