Assistant Local Programs Engineer – Transportation Technical Engineer

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Technical Engineer to enhance local transportation systems in the Vancouver area. This role involves managing state and federal grant programs, ensuring compliance with design and procedural requirements, and fostering collaboration with various agencies. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise to guide projects from planning through execution, ensuring that all improvements meet necessary standards. Join a team dedicated to creating a safe and efficient transportation network, while enjoying a flexible work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Vacation Days

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 4 or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage federal and state transportation programs for various agencies.
• Direct agency staff in funding applications and project administration.
• Perform site visits on all Federal projects and provide feedback.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Engineering

Grant Management

Environmental Compliance

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job 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 Technical Engineer to serve as the Assistant Local Programs Engineer in Vancouver, WA. This position manages federal and state grant programs by directing, guiding, and representing cities, counties, transit organizations, port districts, tribal nations, and other agencies in the Northwest Region. The Assistant Local Programs Engineer manages activities to coordinate, review, process, and fund transportation and transit improvements and operations in approximately 40 municipalities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO's), tribal nations, port districts, and other agencies. As a technical program specialist, they will use independent decision making and problem-solving skills in providing direction, guidance, and support to the various agencies during preliminary engineering, design, right of way, and construction of transportation improvements to ensure the agencies meet all technical, design, legal, and procedural requirements. The incumbent in this position acts on behalf of the Southwest (SWR) Region Local Programs Engineer. This position works with local agencies within Pacific, Wahkiakum, Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania and Klickitat Counties . This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Local Program Engineer will:

• Manage federal and state transportation programs for cities, counties, transit organization, port districts, and other agencies.
• Directs agency staff in conducting correct procedures for funding applications, environmental considerations, design requirements, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) requirements, project advertisement, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, procedural regulations, project, and contract administration. Manage and document project scope changes.
• Coordinate and Communicate Funding issues between HQ and Local Agencies.
• Coordination of Right of Way (ROW) certification with Local Agency Coordinator in HQ Local Programs.
• Manage and provide comments for Inactive projects list.
• Actively manage the agreement end dates and any extension timelines.
• Actively manage the obligation of the Federally and State funded local projects to meet the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) and Biennial deadlines.
• Resolve any billing issues deferred to region by Headquarters (HQ) including state cost overruns.
• Perform site visits on all Federal projects. This includes driving to and from job sites, traversing terrain, looking at site features and improvements made by the project, communicating with agency staff and representatives (i.e. Consultants and Contractors), providing feedback and directions, taking photos and preparing field note documentation.
• Direct design and construction activities for multiple agencies.
• Act as a technical program specialist to support and guide agencies on project planning, funding, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Analyze and develop documentation to obtain Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Headquarters approval on project revisions, design deviations, and other matters on federal aid and state grant projects.
• Verify projects are constructed consistent with the project prospectus and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents on state and federal aid projects.

Qualifications

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

• Valid Driver’s license
• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 4 or equivalent

OR

• Three (3) years Transportation Engineer 3 experience or equivalent.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience in design, grant program funding, construction administration, construction documentation and constructions materials testing.
• Work experience in the following areas:
  1. Federal and state funding grants.
  2. Local Agency Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
  3. Completing Federal Aid forms such as Local Agency Agreements (LAA’s)
  4. Implementation of environmental permitting processes.
  5. Application of The FHWA Emergency Relief (ER) program.
  6. Application of The Local Agency Guideline (LAG).
  7. Project Management Review (PMR) and Document Review (DR) procedures.
  8. Construction contract procedures and practices.

Important Notes

• This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval.
• In addition to the 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 applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found inChapter 357-28of 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 visitwww.uscis.gov.

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 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.
• PlanFor 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 toState Benefitsfor 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 maycontact the listed Recruiter.

Contact us

For inquiries aboutthis posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter,Renee Mason, [e-mail], please be sure to reference25DOT-SWR-40300in the subject line.