What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimodal Transportation Engineer (TE3) position at State of Washington?
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 currently seeking a Multimodal Transportation Engineer (TE3) to provide advanced technical engineering design and analysis in support of the North Central Region Planning Office in Wenatchee, WA. This office oversees corridor and sub-area planning, local and regional planning coordination, active transportation planning and design, and development services. The candidate selected for this role will use established engineering principles, methods, and best practices to develop multimodal transportation improvement concepts, analyze them for fatal flaws, and create refined cost estimates to ensure proposed improvements are practical, well-supported, and responsive to transportation needs.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
- Perform various technical multimodal transportation engineering analyses in support of region planning projects and goals.
- Document and report on analysis outcomes in writing, graphically, and orally.
- Develop, evaluate, and design intersection, roadway, active transportation, and structure concepts.
- Lead multimodal engineering tasks in planning studies including alternative improvement concept development, analysis, and cost estimating.
- Develop cost estimates for multimodal transportation concepts with consideration for structures, grading, environmental resources, ADA compliance, and any other relevant factors.
- Develop and evaluate active transportation improvement alternatives that address identified needs
- Support internal and external community meetings and workshops at various milestones in planning and design processes.
- Support the selection of preferred multimodal improvement alternatives.
- Coordinate with other Region offices including scoping, traffic, real estate services, environmental, survey, materials, program management, and project engineering as required.
- Proactively engage and collaborate as a member of multimodal planning and design delivery teams.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Transportation Engineering Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and current federal and state laws, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance documents. Experience developing cost estimates and conceptual diagrams.
- Active Transportation Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated application of engineering principles for all modes including pedestrians, bicyclist and transit users, active transportation planning practices, and the Safe Systems Approach. Demonstrated ability to interpret, develop, and critically evaluate tradeoffs between active transportation design decisions. Familiarity with current AASHTO and NACTO design guidance and best practices for active transportation infrastructure design.
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to use critical problem-solving skills, tact, strategic judgement, logical thinking, common sense, and tenacity to solve difficult and complex challenges while staying within the parameters of good practice.
- Collaborative Approach: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and to independently achieve project objectives.
- Communication Proficiency: Demonstrated experience communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences, including those with non-technical backgrounds, using oral, written, and visual means, via telephone, email, text, written memoranda, reports, video conferencing, computer conferencing, in-person presentations, and other methods.
- Technical and Digital Literacy: Proficiency with operating Windows based computers and software such as MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook; Cloud computing; Computer-Aided Drafting software; virtual meeting software, such as MS Teams; and various software applications used to develop calculations, documents, spreadsheets, estimates, and project scheduling.
- Safety: Positively contributes to a culture of safety.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
In addition to the competencies above, the following are also required:
- Ability to conduct site visits, including some overnight, multi-day travel within Washington State and possible extended periods of standing outdoors.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
- Transportation Planning Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles and current related federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and guidance documents. Experience developing, reviewing, and editing transportation or environmental related technical documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Interagency and Stakeholder Coordination: Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local and state agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Organizations, and tribal nations.
- Project and Program Management: Familiarity with processes and tools to manage or support transportation planning projects, including budget tracking, scheduling, coordination of tasks, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Experience with hiring, developing, supervising, mentoring, coaching, and performance managing diverse teams. Experience with project management including scope, schedule and budget development; consultant procurement; consultant contract negotiation; project progress tracking; deliverable review; and contract compliance review.
- Traffic Operations and Analysis: Demonstrated experience applying traffic operations principles and theories, Highway Capacity Manual procedures, and signalized and non-signalized intersection analysis procedures.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- 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 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 telework options 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 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 listed Recruiter.
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.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at olivia.dietrich@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-NCR-24761 in the subject line.Salary : $80,496 - $108,228