About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
 
The Opportunity
WSDOT has an exciting opportunity with the Olympic Region (OR) Plans Office for an experienced engineering professional, who has exceptional leadership skills. Reporting to directly to the OR Program Manager, you will serve as the Region Plans Engineer that leads and manages an office of engineers and technicians responsible for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) review, Design-Build support, roadside safety, right of way plans, engineering records, and survey support. In this role you will also be responsible for consultant and agreement services which requires close coordination and cooperation with region staff and support groups, HQ, and project stakeholders to accomplish organization goals and expectations.

What to Expect
The OR Plans Office leads, directs, and manages design support of the region's Capital Improvement and Preservation Program (CIPP) projects.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Region Plans Engineer will:

• Provide leadership, management, and engineering oversight to the Plans Office responsible for region design support.
• Direct the full range of project delivery services provided by the WSDOT Olympic Region Plans Office, a multidisciplinary service center providing technical and professional expertise to all regional programs, project offices, developers, and Local Agencies across the region. 
• Accurately apply policy and standards to highway design projects and completes projects on time, and within budget.
• Prepare/Revise Olympic Region Directives, instructional letters, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
• Work closely with region management and provide support services during the advertisement and award phase of each project delivered.
• Initiate personnel and staffing actions necessary to carry out program delivery.
• Provide staff a balanced workplace that promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership.

• A Professional Engineering license in the State of Washington or be licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of employment.
• Possess a strong engineering background. 
• Managerial/supervisory experience. 
• Excellent knowledge of the department's design and construction principles and practices, processing of agreements, contracting methods and procedures, stewardship agreement, and program (budget, schedule, environmental, quality, etc.) accountability.
• Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring, measuring performance, and making necessary course corrections to the same.
• Excellent skills in effective communication with employees and the public. The ability to evaluate, coordinate, and respond to customers.
• Skills and the ability to make timely, effective decisions in the best interest of the department.
• A strong working knowledge of principles of management.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed professional engineer m construction or design of highways, bridges, and related structures. 
• Four (4) years of demonstrated and progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience m managing a diverse workforce. 
• A valid driver’s license. 
• Completion of the “Ethics in Public Service” course.

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six months of appointment. 
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. However, the first review of applications will be conducted May 19, 2022. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.   
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.