Design Support Supervisor (TE4)
State of Washington
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Job summary
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to lead the Olympic Region Plans Office design support and reviews. You will oversee design, pre-award activities, and ensure high-quality project development while aligning with safety and resilience goals.
This role offers flexible/hybrid remote work options and opportunities to influence regional transportation projects.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated technical expertise in design documentation and contract plans.
- Experience applying standard transportation engineering procedures independently.
- Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proficient with engineering/drafting software and Windows-based tools.
- Ability to lead and supervise a diverse workforce and foster collaboration.
- Commitment to learning, growth, and service orientation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the Design Support and Plans Review Team for regional projects.
- Monitor Design-Bid-Build projects through pre-advertisement to award phases.
- Coordinate PS&E status reporting and project status meetings with teams.
- Monitor procurement activities for Olympic Region Design-Build contracts.
- Coordinate Documentation Packages and Plans for PFA reviews and archiving.
- Support development of Specifications, Engineer’s Estimates, and Special Provisions.
- Provide technical guidance and training on PS&E and Ad-Ready package development.
- Maintain Region resources, including libraries and manuals.
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Job description
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 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!
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to lead the Olympic Region Plans Office design support and plans review team, helping ensure construction projects are positioned for successful delivery. This role provides critical oversight and coordination during the design, advertisement, and pre-award stages while promoting consistent, high-quality project development. Through strong leadership and adherence to WSDOT policies and standards, this position helps advance safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions for Washington communities. The work directly supports WSDOT’s commitment to quality, safety, stewardship, and long‑term transportation system resilience while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Lead and support the Design Support and Plans Review Team in the development and review of region construction projects.
- Monitor Design-Bid-Build projects through the pre‑advertisement, advertisement, and award phases.
- Coordinate PS&E status reporting and facilitate project status meetings with teams and support groups.
- Monitor procurement activities for Olympic Region Design‑Build contracts.
- Coordinate Design Documentation Packages and Plans for Approval (PFA) reviews and ensure required documentation is properly archived.
- Support development of Specifications, Engineer’s Estimates, and Special Provisions.
- Provide technical guidance and training on PS&E preparation and Ad‑Ready package development.
- Maintain Region resources, including GSPs, the Special Provision Library, Ad‑Ready Manual, and Review Roster.
- Project Development Knowledge: Demonstrated technical expertise and professional knowledge of design documentation and the development of contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Engineering Knowledge: Experience independently applying standard transportation engineering procedures and techniques to accomplish a wide variety of work in the office.
- Technical Communication: Skills to effectively communicate technical information, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience including those with non‑technical backgrounds.
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in operating engineering and drafting software, such as MicroStation, InRoads, or OpenRoads. Proficient in operating Windows‑based computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting software, such as Microsoft Teams.
- Leadership & Supervision: Skills to lead and supervise a diverse workforce by fostering collaboration across boundaries, building and maintaining effective teams, coaching and mentoring staff, performing ongoing performance evaluations and encouraging engagement and professional growth.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service‑Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Attention to detail: Skills to review information that is overlooked. Skills in analyzing information rather than taking it at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
- Delegates‑Shares Responsibility: Experience with decision‑making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others in an effort to maximize the use of individual resources to increase organizational effectiveness.
- Creates External Strategic Alliances: Experience developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- 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
- 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?
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-30655 in the subject line.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full‑time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full‑time work (e.g. part‑time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full‑time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑ratio basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑ratio basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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