Transportation Engineer I - Field, Design & Safety

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Hybrid remote options

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance and benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation in Spokane is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 to support design, inspection, and construction activities. You’ll review plans, assist with materials testing, and help ensure safety and quality on projects.

The role involves collaborating with inspectors, project managers, and the public, performing basic calculations, drafting plan sheets, and contributing to daily records and reports.

Qualifications

• Technical Engineering Knowledge: BSCE/BSSE or EIT and ability to apply civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, or surveying principles.
• Construction Inspection and Materials Support: interpret plans, observe contractor work, assist with materials sampling/testing, and document inspections.
• Contract Documentation and Records Support: maintain accurate construction docs, quantity calculations, field notes, and as-built records.
• Entry-Level Design and Drafting Support: assist with basic design elements, calculations, and plan sheets.
• Survey Support Skills: assist field survey activities and data collection for projects.
• Analytical and Quantitative Skills: perform basic engineering calculations, verify quantities, track progress.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: communicate effectively with inspectors, engineers, staff, contractors, public.
• Engineering Technology and Software Application: use/d learn drafting, documentation, and office software.
• Commitment to Equity and Respectful Workplace Culture: work inclusively and professionally.
• Growth Mindset: willingness to learn and grow.
• Service-Oriented: serve needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Interpret highway plans and specifications, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance.
• Support transportation design by preparing, revising, and reviewing plan sheets and calculations.
• Assist with materials sampling, testing, and inspection documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports and field notes.
• Participate in survey data collection and field activities as needed.
• Collaborate with inspectors, engineers, project staff, and the public to share observations.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Construction Inspection

Document & Records

Drafting Support

Survey Support

Analytical Skills

Communication

Software Proficiency

Equity & Respectful Workplace

Growth Mindset

Education

BSCE/BSSE or EIT

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation in Spokane is seeking a Transportation Engineer 1 to support design, inspection, and construction activities. You’ll review plans, assist with materials testing, and help ensure safety and quality on projects.

The role involves collaborating with inspectors, project managers, and the public, performing basic calculations, drafting plan sheets, and contributing to daily records and reports.