Programming Engineer (TE4)
State of Washington
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Job summary
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks a skilled Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as the Programming Engineer in Spokane, WA. You will develop projects to preserve regional transportation assets for statewide programs, applying specialized training and professional judgment to complex programming and scoping issues.
This role emphasizes independent work, sound judgment, and advancing strategic investments to support Washington’s transportation system.
Qualifications
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary planning activities to support organizational goals.
- Interpret engineering calculations to support sound technical decisions.
- Identify system deficiencies through data analysis and field insights.
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the biennial Eastern Region construction program with regions and HQ.
- Review content and prioritize tasks for the Eastern Region construction program.
- Independently decide work scope within provided schedule and budget.
- Input data into Capital Connect (CC) and Unifier systems.
- Scope potential improvement projects and portions of preservation projects.
- Coordinate regional and HQ priorities for scoping.
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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!
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 seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as the Programming Engineer in Spokane, WA. In this role, you will develop projects that improve and preserve regional transportation assets for inclusion in the statewide Capital Improvement Preservation Program. This position will apply specialized training, broad engineering experience, and professional judgment to analyze complex programming, engineering, and project scoping issues while working independently and applying sound judgment. Through this work, the position helps advance effective, strategic investments that support the long‑term preservation and performance of Washington’s transportation system.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer will:
- Coordinate the biennial Eastern Region construction program with the region and through headquarters disciplines.
- Review the content and prioritize tasks for the Eastern Region construction program.
- Independently make all decisions about the required work within the schedule and budget provided.
- Determine which locations to investigate and develop a menu of solutions for the existing issue.
- Ensure proper coordination with region programs and project office.
- Input data into various computer programs including Capital Connect (CC) and Unifier.
- Be responsible for scoping all potential improvement projects and a portion of the preservation projects in the Region.
- Coordinate Regional and Headquarters priorities and scoping.
- Assist Region Administrator and other managers in the Region and Headquarters for special projects.
- Collect and share information related to scoping and prioritization.
- Plan, develop, schedule, estimate, and coordinate project summary development and scoping for other Regions as requested.
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Program Coordination & Strategic Planning: Coordinate multi-disciplinary planning activities, evaluate program content and prioritization to support organizational goals. Independently determine methods, schedules, and resource allocation within established budget and timeline requirements.
- Information Collection, Analysis & Prioritization: Ability to gather and synthesize project scoping information while interpreting engineering calculations to support sound technical decision-making and validate solution feasibility.
- Problem Identification & Solution Development: Ability to identify system deficiencies through data analysis and field insights, determine appropriate investigation needs, and develop technically sound solution options with clear recommendations for leadership review.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
- Technical Systems & Data Tools: Skills to accurately input, maintain, and manage project information in Agency software systems including Capital Connect (CC), Unifier, WSPMS, TRAINs 4.0, and HATS.
- Project Time Management: Experience estimating and scheduling complex transportation engineering projects.
- To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
- Most work performed in this role, will be in the office with occasional site visits. Incumbent will need the ability to traverse and move about projects in the field.
- 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
- 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 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-ER-60130 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.
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.
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 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 non‑overtime 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‑rata 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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