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 a motivated surveyor with strong technical and interpersonal skills to serve as a Transportation Engineer 2 in Spokane, WA. This position will independently apply standard engineering procedures and techniques to accomplish a wide variety of work in the office, laboratory, and/or field. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to lead and train technical support staff and entry level engineers, and understands the importance of safety with people, vehicles, and equipment both in design and construction projects. 

What to Expect
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with work hours between 6:00am-6:00pm. Alternate work schedules are available based on Supervisor approval. May work weekends or night hours during construction, including overtime. Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis.
 
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Serve as a construction or design project survey team leader, scheduling and directing the surveying of medium to large-complex construction projects.
• Oversee the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of all types of survey equipment.
• Direct topographic and data collection surveys for design projects. 
• Schedule and direct construction inspection and surveying. 
• Review plans and answer questions pertaining to those plans. 
• Direct the submittal of all pay notes and figures pertaining to surveyed quantities making sure all are into the office in a timely manner. 
• Track quantities, costs, and workforce to stay within budget/resolve issues early. 
• Compile data and costs to justify change orders. 
• Provide material testing when necessary. 
• Use Microstation, lnRoads, and Design Manual to perform design tasks, drawing and revising contract plan sheets.
• Produce special provisions, Ebase estimates, structure notes, and quantity tabulations. 
• Calculate and checks quantities for contract bid items. 
• Calculate or check calculations for cuts, fills, areas, quantities, elevations, grades, coordinates, and curves.

• A valid driver’s license. 
• A Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) qualified tester in DTT Density or equivalent, or the ability to achieve within 24 months of hire.
• An ACI qualified tester or the ability to achieve within 24 months of hire. 
• The ability to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training with one (1) year as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1, or equivalent; or
• Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1, or equivalent; or
• A Master's degree with a major study in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, traffic, transportation, or a closely related field.

• LSIT or EIT

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 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 are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. 
• 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.