Transportation Engineer 3

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer 3 to join the team in Spokane, WA. Reporting to the Area Consultant Liaison Engineer and Assistant Consultant Liaison, this position plays a critical role in managing consultant administration activities and ensuring consultant contracting procedures comply with state and federal regulations. This position independently organizes, coordinates, and performs technical reviews of consultant deliverables, while communicating project schedule and budget impacts to leadership and supporting successful project delivery.

In addition, this role serves as a design project management lead responsible for advancing highway transportation projects from pre-design through PS&E delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating with consultants and internal WSDOT support groups to develop and complete project documentation required to achieve 30% design milestones and supporting the review and delivery of final design packages. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering transportation improvements that support the safety, mobility, and reliability of Washington’s transportation system.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer 3 will:

• Manage WSDOT PreDesign Documentation developed by consultants.
• Oversee the work and monitor progress, ensure work is completed accurately, on-time, and within budget. 
• Coordinate with Region Planning with required Complete Streets documentation. 
• Coordinate with Region Program Management in support of PreDesign package delivery. 
• Coordinate with Region Design Documentation Engineer for required Approvals.
• Lead technical reviews of engineering related elements for agreements, supplements, and task orders. 
• Oversee the work and monitor progress, ensure work is completed accurately, on-time, and within budget. 
• Coordinate consultant data into WSDOT systems, such as Estimates, and Special Provisions.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Regulatory Interpretation and Compliance: Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements in support of transportation projects and consultant agreements. 
• Technical and Contract Documentation Systems: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, BlueBeam, and electronic management systems to prepare, review, track, and maintain contract and project documentation accurately and efficiently. 
• Communication and Technical Information Delivery: Ability to communicate complex technical, contractual, and project-related information clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats to diverse audiences, including engineers, consultants, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Organization and Documentation Management: Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage data, maintain accurate records, prioritize details, and ensure documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with established standards and procedures. 
• Coaching, Knowledge Sharing, and Staff Support: Demonstrated ability to support team development through training, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback to strengthen staff capability, consistency, and performance. 
• Workload Management and Adaptability: Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple competing assignments, coordinate tasks effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality, accuracy, and compliance. 
• Contract Compliance Analysis: Ability to review and analyze consultant contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with contract terms, project requirements, and applicable laws, regulations, and policies. 
• Risk Identification and Project Impact Awareness: Ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate potential risks or impacts related to project scope, schedule, budget, compliance, and delivery, and support timely resolution of issues. 
• Quality Assurance and Technical Review: Ability to conduct detailed quality reviews of technical documents, consultant deliverables, and project materials, and provide constructive feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and overall effectiveness.
• Equity, Respect, and Professional Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to contribute to and support a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and professional integrity in interactions with coworkers, consultants, stakeholders, and customers. 
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. 
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Engineering Contract Review and Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to review, analyze, and interpret engineering contracts, technical documentation, project records, and supporting materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project requirements and contractual obligations. 
• Government Contracting and Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of government contracting principles, practices, and procedures, including the ability to interpret and apply applicable RCWs, WACs, regulations, policies, and related contractual requirements in support of transportation projects and consultant agreements. 
• WSDOT Systems, Manuals, and Project Delivery Processes: Working knowledge of WSDOT manuals, policies, procedures, applications, and systems related to consultant services, contract administration, project delivery, documentation management, and transportation project coordination. 

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. 
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT 

• 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 may earn up to 25 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. 

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. 

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• 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 of 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. 

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Transportation Engineer 3 #60749 in the subject line.