Transportation Engineer II - Design & Project Lead (Hybrid)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation in Union Gap, WA seeks a Transportation Engineer to design and deliver roadway improvements. You will develop plans, specs, and estimates, ensuring compliance with standards while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and consultants.

The role emphasizes reading and interpreting plans, applying civil/transportation principles, and using OpenRoads and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis: read, analyze and interpret contract plans and standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency: clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Computer and Engineering Software Literacy: CAD and other engineering software for design and documentation.
• License: valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Growth Mindset: commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: takes action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to maneuver and transport up to 40 pounds.
• Transportation Engineering Knowledge: knowledge of roadway design, traffic, materials, or related disciplines.
• Engineering Software & Technical Proficiency: OpenRoads, Primavera P6, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates packages for design projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and write contract provisions.
• Operate OpenRoads for plan production deliverables.
• Perform complex automated plans drafting.
• Coordinate with team members and consultants.
• Instruct staff and prepare quantities, elevations, and profiles.
• Prepare Basis of Design and other design documentation packages.
• Provide in-depth reviews of plans, specs, and estimates.
• Lead meetings and project coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Plan interpretation

Travel readiness

Growth mindset

Education

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or civil engineering degree

Tools

OpenRoads

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation in Union Gap, WA seeks a Transportation Engineer to design and deliver roadway improvements. You will develop plans, specs, and estimates, ensuring compliance with standards while coordinating with engineers, technicians, and consultants.

The role emphasizes reading and interpreting plans, applying civil/transportation principles, and using OpenRoads and scheduling tools.