Program Monitoring Engineer (TE2) | Multiple positions

State of Washington; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Shoreline, WA seeks two Program Monitoring Engineers to support project delivery by preparing, processing, and archiving work order authorization packages and maintaining accurate documentation across reporting systems.

You will verify funding, prepare reports, create aging spreadsheets, initiate PCRs, and communicate effectively to justify work orders. Collaboration with internal and external staff is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and ability to apply entry-level civil engineering practices to transportation-related projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Strong organizational skills to manage concurrent projects, schedules, and deliverables.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and archive Work Order Authorization (WOA) Packages.
• Verify funding and prepare reports using TEIS, CC, TRAINS 4.0, and IBM Cognos.
• Create monthly aging spreadsheets for PEOs in CC and update aging data.
• Initiate Project Change Requests (PCR) and monitor completion and archiving.
• Communicate effectively to provide work order justifications and updates.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external staff to gather needed information.
• Monitor and update the closure list to ensure timely closing of work orders.
• Maintain project information in Capital Connect and TEIS to support delivery and reporting.
• Coordinate staff augmentation task orders and plant establishment planning.

Skills

Civil engineering

Communication

Planning

MS Office

Growth mindset

Service oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Capital Connect

TEIS

TRAINS 4.0

IBM Cognos

Job description

About WSDOT

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 Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking two skilled and detail-oriented Transportation Engineers to join our team in Shoreline, WA, as Program Monitoring Engineers. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting successful project delivery by preparing, processing, and archiving work order authorization packages on behalf of the Subprogram Manager. You will also maintain accurate documentation across reporting systems, ensuring work order action requests are properly recorded, tracked, and accessible to support informed decision-making.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Program Monitoring Engineers will:

• Prepare, process, and archive Work Order Authorization (WOA) Packages
• Use accounting system tools, Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS), Capital Connect (CC), TRAINS 4.0, and IBM Cognos to verify that the request is adequately funded. Review data and prepare reports to support changes in funding authorization.
• Create monthly aging spreadsheets for PEOs from CC, then update aging in CC once the PEO’s have updated the data to current needs.
• Initiate Project Change Request (PCR) form when requested by Project Engineering Offices (PEOs) and monitor PCR completion, approval, processing of needs and Archive process. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to provide appropriate work order authorization justifications.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external office staff to successfully obtain the information needed to report on project changes.
• Monitor, manage, and update closure list to ensure proper closing of the work orders timely.
• Monitor, maintain, and update project information in Capital Connect and TEIS to support project delivery and reporting in the region.
• Create and monitor staff augmentation task order setup and coordinate plant establishment planning.

Qualifications

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

• Engineering Knowledge and Application: Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and ability to apply entry-level civil engineering practices to transportation-related projects.
• Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency: Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with and communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Planning and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage concurrent projects, schedules, and deliverables.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Program Management Systems and Processes: Knowledge of WSDOT program management policies, procedures, and systems, including the ability to navigate and use tools such as Capital Connect (CC), FATS, TEIS, and TRAINS Legacy and TRAINS 4.0 to access, maintain, monitor, and update program and project information.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• 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 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.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

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 recruiter listed.