Transportation Technician 3 | Lacey Design Office
About The Position
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking two Transportation Technician 3 positions to support the Olympic Region’s Tumwater Design Office in the successful development and delivery of highway design projects. This position plays an important role in preparing design documentation, plans, specifications, and cost estimates that help ensure transportation projects are delivered in accordance with established standards. By supporting high-quality project design and providing technical guidance to design staff, this role contributes to the safety, reliability, and long-term resilience of Washington’s transportation system. The successful candidate will help advance WSDOT’s commitment to quality, safety, stewardship, and public service while contributing to a workplace built on respect, equal opportunity, and belonging.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, manuals, and technical data; identify issues or discrepancies; and apply sound engineering judgment to support effective, practical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to use, or learn to use, engineering-related software and digital tools to support design, analysis, documentation, inspection, data collection, and project delivery (e.g., CAD, databases, spreadsheets, and agency systems). Note: Foundational knowledge may be supported by formal classroom training
- Demonstrated ability to accurately document engineering, inspection, survey, materials, or project support activities through reports, field notes, calculations, quantities, records, and other required documentation in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
Nice To Haves
- Skills to communicate information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non-technical backgrounds, both virtually and in-person, using a variety of electronic media, including, but not limited to telephones, email, text, video conferencing, and computer conferencing.
- Experience in being able to effectively work both individually and within a diverse team environment.
- Experience in working independently and prioritize workload and handle multiple assignments.
Responsibilities
- Provide computer-aided drafting and design support for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&Es) in accordance with WSDOT standards.
- Develop and revise plan sheets, exhibits, alignments, profiles, cross sections, engineering graphics, and quantity calculations.
- Prepare roadway, drainage, utility, signing, pavement marking, traffic control, right of way, and geometric design elements.
- Prepare and maintain design documentation, specifications, reports, exhibits, and cost estimates.
- Review drafting, calculations, and project records for accuracy, completeness, quality control, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain electronic project files, design documentation, and version control.
- Perform quantity calculations and prepare quantity tabulations, structure notes, and contract estimates using engineering software.
- Conduct field reviews to verify existing conditions, gather design data, support quality control, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule options
- Telework options for eligible positions
- 12 paid holidays
- Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
- Variety of healthcare options
- State retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
