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.
Washington State Ferries (WSF), a division of WSDOT, is the largest ferry system in the nation and safely and efficiently carries nearly 25 million people a year through some of the most majestic scenery in the world. The WSF system is an essential part of Washington’s transportation network, linking communities on both sides of Puget Sound with the San Juan Islands and internationally to Sidney, British Columbia. WSF has more than 1,800 employees throughout the Puget Sound region on vessels, in terminals, at the Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility and at the headquarters facility in Seattle.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking two Transportation Engineers to perform a variety of inspections of various marine structures, buildings, pavement, and electrical and/or mechanical systems. The position ensures compliance with contract and permit conditions, material quantity and quality, adherence to work plans, documenting labor and equipment, monitoring contractor schedules, communicating with operational staff as needed, and completing related documentation as required.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the Transportation Engineer will:
- Perform construction inspection
- Assess repair needs and annual inspections of existing facilities
- Perform field surveying and data collection
- Ensure compliance with contract and permit conditions
- Knowledge of construction inspection and documentation procedures
- Ability to understand, interpret, and prepare written contract documents and drawings, and ability to determine contractor compliance
- Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) and build positive internal and external relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; is adaptable and flexible to change and changing priorities
- Ability to maintain pile driving logs for marine structures during pile driving operations
- Ability to inspect reinforced concrete construction, including inspections of reinforcing steel layout and form dimensions
- Ability to operate a small boat with a motor and work from a small boat in moderate seas.
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 Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent OR
- Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, Bridge Engineer 1 or equivalent OR
- A master’s degree with major study in civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, traffic, transportation, or a closely related field
- Obtain and maintain a valid driver license issued by the State of Washington
- Obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Obtain and maintain a Washington State Boater Education Card
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- One (1) year of experience on a survey party
- One (1) year of experience as a design team member
Important Notes
This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) positions with WSF
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 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
- 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 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.
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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities 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. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Renee Mason, at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 20DOT-WSF-990209m in the subject line.
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