Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to support the Environmental & Hydraulic Service (EHS) Office, Permits & Documentation Units, and to help to support the agency’s mission by ensuring that highway projects are delivered on time and in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and practices. This lead position is responsible for the tracking of projects throughout the EHS support lifecycle; providing delivery analysis and schedule of projects to Project Offices, regardless of delivery method; and assisting in other data and reporting needs for the EHS Office. They will create and maintain a tracking system to be used to track projects progress throughout the lifecycle of EHS support and create strategic plans to support on time project delivery for Olympic Region (OR) EHS Office. The Transportation Engineer 3 ensures that EHS estimates are performed accurately and on time and provides management updates on estimates and EHS related spend down and works to provide other data tracking and environmental documentation review support as needed.
This position supports the agency’s strategic plan and goal areas of 1) Workforce Development, by leading a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility; 2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by creating, influencing, and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong; and 3) Resilience, by ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long-term resilience.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Environmental and Hydraulics Office Project Controller will:
- Lead, plan, and create project schedules using P6/Primavera or similar scheduling software.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of an accessible project tracking and analysis system.
- Analyze data and utilize findings to make recommendations to management, EHS team, and project leads on process changes or project specific strategies to reduce coverage delays.
- Serve as main point of contact for design offices and program management for coordination of new project starts; lead the development of cost and schedule estimates
- Serve as the lead point of contact for all scoping and statements of work/estimate requests.
- Create scope, schedule, and budget estimates for OR EHS support, working directly with environmental managers, transportation planning specialists, and engineers within the Olympic Region to gather necessary information.
- Support the environmental delivery teams by utilizing sound engineering knowledge to provide review of highway design and documentation prepared by consultants and project offices.
Occasional field work is performed outdoors, in inclement weather, in daytime or nighttime, and requires traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following are
required:
- One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2, Bridge Engineer 2, Transportation Planning Specialist 2, or equivalent.
OR - Four (4) years professional experience involving project tracking and/or project management, budget tracking/reporting, and/or review of complex environmental and engineering documents for transportation projects. Analysis of environmental issues and problems that involve transportation development and maintenance will also be considered qualifying experience.
In addition to one of the above, the following are also
required:
- Demonstrated ability to create complex project schedules and tracking.
- Skills to work effectively both individually and within a diverse team environment.
- Demonstrated, written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non-technical backgrounds, both virtually and in-person, using a variety of electronic media, including, but not limited to telephones, email, text, video conferencing, and computer conferencing.
- Demonstrated ability to track multiple issues and projects while ensuring short deadlines are met.
- Proficient in operating Windows based computers and software, such as MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook; Cloud computing; virtual meeting software, such as MS Teams; and various system databases utilized for project tracking, reporting, and information and asset management.
- Skills to analyze data, and to prepare and generate reports and or graphics in spreadsheets and databases.
- Demonstrated knowledge in analyzing project costs and schedules, and reporting on budget and schedule statuses.
It is
preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental documentation including NEPA and SEPA, and environmental permits in relation to transportation projects.
- Experience with project management, tracking, and progress reporting.
- Experience with project tracking tools and dashboards.
- Experience using engineering principles for documentation review.
- Experience preparing and writing environmental review documents and environmental permit applications.
- Experience in analysis of environmental issues and problems that involve transportation issues and compliance.
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 mayearn 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.
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Why WSDOT? How to ApplyApplications 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 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 UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Alyssa Nastasi, at
alyssa.nastasi@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference
24DOT-OR-32978 in the subject line.
