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 is currently seeking to fill a Transportation Engineer 2 position based in the Design Plans Office in Spokane, WA. Under the direction of the Regional Plans/Design Manager and Design Documentation Engineer, this position is responsible for ensuring the quality of design, documentation, and plans that are produced or managed in Eastern Region for the benefit of the public and contracting sector that uses our plans to bid and efficiently build infrastructure. This position will assist in Eastern Region Right of Way/Survey/Utilities sections with permitting, field surveying, and preparation/review of right of way & survey documents.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Assist the Region Development Group by providing review support and plans guidance for project offices throughout the 30-60-90 review process, including PS&E final review submittal for funding approval, coordinating projects through the advertisement period and bid opening.
• Advise, track, and review design documentation submittals.
• Review and advise on Plans-for-Approval submittals, including vertical and horizontal alignment, I/C, I/S, and Channelization Plans.
• Review applications for accuracy.
• Prepare exhibit maps, provisions, and appropriate supporting documents. 
• Inspect construction of utility installations within WSDOT Right of Way. Inspect construction work of developer projects. 
• Assist with materials documentation and tracking. 
• Conduct field survey work.

• A valid driver’s license.
• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of WSDOT Design Manual and other design requirements.

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training or
• 2 year or 4 year degree in engineering or related field.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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. Compliance with this mandate 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 – 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.