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 Southwest Region Program Management Office is seeking an accomplished individual to serve as the Program Development and Operations Engineer (TE3) to develop the highway construction program for the region. This position will be responsible for reporting project information out to internal and external customers and administering the work order authorization (fund management) process for projects in the region. This position also coordinates with the project offices to ensure budget, scope, and schedule changes are documented.

If you have ever thought about joining the Program Management team – or even if you have never considered it before – now is a great time to join our team.  We are excited to be getting closer to having a new modern web-based financial management system in place (to replace our current Mainframe based financial system and our current work order system).  This will mean less duplication of data entry.  All Program Management staff will receive training in the new system in early 2023 prior to the new system going live in about April of 2023.  If you are interested in learning new things, supporting project delivery, and helping our project offices and support groups adjust to a new way of managing projects please consider joining our team!  
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Coordinate the identification of deficiencies and solution development for projects proposed for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Preservation Program (CIPP) with region and headquarters staff.
• Responsible for supervising a team to accurately incorporate the final list of assigned projects into the Capital Program Management System (CPMS).
• Ensure that scoping documentation is complete, and needs are met in accordance with current programming instructions and policies.
• Analyze CPMS files for completeness and accuracy for all Project/Work item number (PIN/WIN) projects assigned in the construction programs.
• Assist in reviewing planned and actual expenditure aging and make necessary aging changes in CPMS.
• Supervise a team to complete the necessary Work Order Authorization (WOA) requests and update the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for projects as assigned in SW Region for the Improvement (I) and Preservation (P) programs.
• Set up and track multiple fund sources on complex projects.
• Resolve issues on complex work orders.
• Coordinate with Financial Services to properly address work orders with multiple fund sources.
• Coordinate Region’s reporting requirements for assigned highway construction projects as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, communications, and IT staff to assure that up-to-date and accurate information is prepared and delivered for quarterly meeting reports, project web pages, and other project reporting mechanisms.
• Report project scope, schedule, and budget changes using the current change management process.

• Experience operating a computer and computer software to produce reports and other documents.
• Experience working with numbers including but not limited to utilizing information received from others or pulled from varies data sources to create spreadsheets to determine and convey budget information.
• Experience in being responsive and timely in response to emails, phone calls, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work independently with only general direction and minimal supervision. Uses skills and abilities to complete complex tasks, including deciding which processes to use.
• Experience learning new software and learning from any mistakes or successes encountered to apply knowledge going forward.

• Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, Bridge Engineer 2 or equivalent.

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training AND one (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, Bridge Engineer 2 or equivalent.

• Three years of project delivery experience in either transportation design or construction.
• One or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience providing training to educate and inform managers and staff on current programs and policies.
• Experience prioritizing a heavy workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Experience successfully working through challenging and complex issues.
• Experience using excellent written and verbal communication to effectively work with others.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience coordinating with others.

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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 offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity. 
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Our 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 eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, as well as their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.