Transportation Engineer 3 – PS&E Support Specialist

State of Washington • Thurston County – Lacey, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSDOT is seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 in Lacey, Washington, to provide statewide technical support for the software, systems, and processes used to develop Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E). The role serves as a technical specialist for engineering software and cost-estimating tools, helping project teams use these resources effectively and consistently. The position also assesses training needs, develops and delivers training, supports the Design Training Team, assists with project estimates and reporting, and researches emerging technologies that may improve transportation project development. The work supports accurate, consistent, and effective PS&E practices across WSDOT.

The position offers flexible and hybrid remote work options. WSDOT is a multimodal state transportation agency that plans, designs, builds, and operates transportation systems throughout Washington.

Requirements

• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively in written, verbal, and visual formats, adapting to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build productive partnerships, value diverse perspectives, and contribute effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Analyze complex issues, evaluate available information, and develop practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of PS&E, engineering design concepts, highway construction practices, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of engineering cost-estimating principles, bid-analysis methodologies, and public works contract requirements, including applicable federal and state prevailing wage requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of enterprise software applications, reporting tools, business intelligence systems, and Microsoft Office applications used to support transportation project development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of data management, technical reporting, accessibility standards, records management requirements, and information governance principles.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
• Take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering software applications, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with programmers or IT staff to maintain software functionality and data integrity.
• Knowledge of WSDOT transportation project development, engineering cost estimating, or comparable transportation engineering programs.
• Understanding of federal Davis-Bacon and Washington State Prevailing Wage laws and their application to public works contracts.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, including database design, structure, maintenance, and data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide technical support for PS&E systems and processes, including maintaining estimating and bid-analysis applications, giving technical guidance, and supporting Value Engineering, Risk, and other meetings.
• Maintain estimating administration tables and applications, troubleshoot system issues, coordinate Standard Item updates, and advise on software used to develop project estimates.
• Monitor federal Davis-Bacon and Washington State Prevailing Wage updates and ensure current information is incorporated into statewide PS&E development.
• Analyze information and prepare reports and presentations using COGNOS and other systems, including the monthly Award-to-Estimate Report.
• Support office websites through accessibility reviews, coordination with web communications staff, and content updates.
• Assess training needs and develop, maintain, and deliver training for Headquarters, Region, consultant, and local agency staff.
• Provide hands-on training and technical assistance and support the Design Training Team in planning and delivering virtual and in-person training events.
• Maintain and update estimating resources and the Cost Estimating Manual.
• Assist Regions and project offices with estimating, including reviewing select project estimates and providing feedback.
• Research emerging estimating tools, resources, and industry practices and develop guidance for their evaluation and implementation.
• Prepare recurring and special reports related to estimating, wage updates, and other PS&E topics.
• Research, evaluate, test, and maintain information-system products and upgrades to ensure compatibility with WSDOT software and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with programmers, technical teams, and IT support to integrate applications and software updates and support statewide implementation.
• Test, evaluate, and deploy programs and software affecting WSDOT Design operations.
• Support special projects, administrative and coordination needs, and team workload coverage as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays.
• Full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout Washington, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness for permanent employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package with a variety of healthcare options.
• Choice of state retirement programs.
• Flexible schedule options, including telework options for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed