Transportation Engineer jobs in Bellingham, WA

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 a Transportation Technician (In -Training) in the Burlington area. This position supports the WSDOT mission by assisting the Burlington Project Engineering Office (PEO) project team through design development, contract development, and construction management of highway improvement and preservation projects. This position prepares and reviews plans & cost estimates, performs topographic surveys, and performs other basic engineering tasks. This position helps ensure that highway construction projects are designed, constructed, and administered in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and practices. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Note: This position includes an approved in-training plan; therefore, it may be filled at the Transportation Technician 1, 2 or 3 level. The salaries for these classifications are as follows:
Transportation Technician 1: $43,428 - $58,104 annually depending on qualifications.
Transportation Technician 2: $52,620 - $70,800 annually depending on qualifications.
Transportation Technician 3: $59,616 - $80,112 annually depending on qualifications.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the TT3 will:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled project development support tasks, manually or by using computer assisted design/drafting equipment.
• Draft and/or revise plans, details, base maps, vicinity maps, contour maps, profiles, etc.
• Compute and plot cross sections, alignment, roadway sections; uses calculator and/or computer to calculate or check calculations for cuts, fills, areas, quantities, elevations, grades, coordinates, and curves.
• Transport survey equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. to and from job sites while traversing uneven terrain in adverse weather conditions.
• Sets up and operates a level, rod, prism poles, and targets on survey projects.
• Drive a WSDOT assigned vehicle to and from the work area.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

• An Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, surveying, drafting or other closely related fields.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience performing basic technical engineering work as a Transportation Technician 1 or equivalent.

• Three (3) years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled technical engineering work as a Transportation Technician 2 or equivalent.

• A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or related field

• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to transport equipment/items weighing up to 40 pounds, over steep or uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and next to live traffic in closed roadway lanes.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations at or above a high school geometry level.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite Software (i.e., Word, Exel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk while performing office functions.
• Experience using CAD or have the ability to learn to use CAD within six months of hiring.
• Ability to work all shifts, including evening, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and then apply engineering concepts, principles, and WSDOT standard procedures to develop Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) and inspect and administer highway construction projects.

• Experience with Bentley CADD products including Microstation and InRoads.
• Experience as a rodman, conducting topographic surveys.

• 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.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• 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 .

• 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 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.

• 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.