Specifications and Estimates Engineer (BE5)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Engineer 5 to develop PS&E packages for diverse bridge projects across Washington state. You will prepare specifications, cost estimates, and working day schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

Collaboration with project teams is essential to deliver feasible, on-time designs. The role emphasizes design-bid-build and design-build delivery, including movable and floating bridges, with a flexible/hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil or structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in WA or eligible by reciprocity within six months.
• Experience with bridge design, construction estimating, and project scheduling.
• Familiarity with WSDOT standards and LRFD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PS&E packages for bridge and transportation structure projects.
• Develop cost estimates and working day schedules for a range of structures.
• Review and assemble project specifications, bid items, and plans.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure contract documents are accurate.
• Coordinate reviews and participate in constructability/value engineering sessions.

Skills

Bridge engineering

LRFD design

Cost estimation

Construction scheduling

Specifications writing

WSDOT standards

Professional Engineer license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

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!

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 Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bridge Engineer 5 to support the successful delivery of transportation improvement projects across Washington State. In this role, you will develop complete Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) packages for a wide range of bridge and transportation structure projects, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, rehabilitation, movable and floating bridges, and other complex infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparing project-specific specifications, construction cost estimates, and working day schedules, participating in constructability and value engineering reviews, and collaborating with project teams to ensure contract documents are accurate, comprehensive, and ready for advertisement. By providing high-quality PS&E packages, this position directly supports WSDOT's mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options that strengthen communities and support Washington's economy!

What To Expect

• Assemble all applicable general special provisions, write pertinent project specific special provisions, and prepare cost and working days estimates for all types of transportation structures.
• Review all available data including final design plans, geotechnical report, job file, electrical and mechanical rehabilitation inspection reports, special provision checklist, and quantity calculations.
• Research and write project specific special provisions for new and unique items of work.
• Develop cost estimates by determining unit prices for bid items and review the cost estimates for electrical and mechanical rehabilitation work.
• Develop construction working days schedules by analyzing the number of work items, the quantity of work in each work item, and the order of work.
• Assemble the complete specifications, cost estimate and bid items and furnish plans for distribution to the Region and others.
• Review the civil and bridge contract plans, specifications, and estimate for all assigned projects.
• Coordinate the resolution of review comments pertaining to Bridge PS&E.
• Attend task force meetings for projects as a Bridge Office representative.

Qualifications

• Bridge Specifications and Contract Documents: Demonstrated expertise preparing and reviewing specifications, engineer's estimates, bid items, and construction schedules for bridge and transportation structure projects.
• Transportation Standards and Specifications: Demonstrated familiarity with the WSDOT Standard Specifications, General Special Provisions, and project-specific special provisions.
• Bridge Engineering Principles: Demonstrated experience applying the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications and sound engineering judgment to bridge and transportation structure projects.
• Construction Estimating and Quantification: Demonstrated experience preparing quantities takeoff calculations, working day schedules, and construction cost estimates for transportation structure projects.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The Following Qualifications Are Also Required

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed in another state and able to obtain Washington licensure through reciprocity within six (6) months of appointment.

It Is Preferred that Qualified Candidates Also Demonstrate/have

• Complex Bridge Project Delivery: Experience supporting delivery of complex bridge projects such as movable, floating, curved, rehabilitation, or Design-Build structures.
• Project Risk and Value Analysis: Experience participating in Value Engineering (VE), Cost Estimate Validation Process (CEVP), Cost Risk Assessment (CRA), or similar project risk reviews.
• Bridge Inspection and Construction Support: Experience performing bridge inspections or supporting bridge construction.
• Bridge Design Standards and Practices: Familiarity with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, Bridge Design Office policies, and bridge construction practices.
• Engineering Software and Technical Documentation: Demonstrated proficiency using engineering and business software to prepare specifications, estimates, technical documentation, and project coordination materials including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat or similar applications.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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 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.

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.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

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 listed Recruiter.