Job Description

Description

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 three Transportation Engineer 2 vacancies located in Spokane, WA. These positions support the administration of construction contracts by assisting the Office Engineer and construction teams with change order preparation and writing to ensure compliance with contract plans, provisions, environmental permits, and prompt payment requirements. The successful candidates in these roles, will prepare a variety of reports and other documentation to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation, complete independent review, processing, and transmittal of construction and material documentation, and construction close-out activities. These positions may also perform occasional construction inspections and materials sampling and testing duties.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Office Engineer/Change Order Writer will:

• Communicate with construction inspection team and contractors to obtain information.
• Investigate problems with plans and with the work as it progresses, provide clarification of contract requirements to the Contractor and subcontractors, and find answers to their questions.
• Research, prepare, write, and process change orders, memos, letters, and supporting documentation; calculate independent estimates for changed work.
• Maintain and organize project change order files.
• Be responsible for coordinating and documenting change order approvals with PE, Region staff, and HQ staff.
• Prepare contract correspondence with the contractor, organization staff, Region, and HQ.
• Maintain and/or monitor project ledger systems.
• Review compliance with MSVWBE and apprenticeship contract requirements; monitor subcontractor and DBE work for compliance to contract requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager with monitoring quantities used or anticipated as compared to plan quantities to report on budget impacts.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and weekly contractor meetings.

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

• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training AND one (1) year of experience as a

, , , or equivalent OR two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent. * The ability to obtain certification as a WSDOT General Inspector within 12 months of employment.

• A Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) qualified tester or equivalent or the ability to achieve within 24 months of hire.
• An American Concrete Institute (ACI) qualified tester or equivalent or to achieve within 24 months of hire.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge and understanding of:

• Engineering principles, methods, and practices.
• Construction practices and contract administration.
• Material testing procedures.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

• This recruitment will be used to fill three vacancies and may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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

. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code. * This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.

• 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

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Why WSDOT

• 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 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

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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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

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 listed Recruiter via email.

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 .

Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, at . Please be sure to reference 23DOT-ER-61301m in the subject line.

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