Transportation Technician 3 | Lacey Design Office
State of Washington
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Job summary
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking two Transportation Technician 3 positions to support the Olympic Region’s Tumwater Design Office in highway design project delivery. You will assist with design documentation, plans, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure quality and safety.
The role involves field visits to project sites, potential hybrid remote work options, and collaboration with design staff to maintain standards and ensure accurate records throughout
Qualifications
- Read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, manuals, and data; identify issues and apply judgment.
- Use engineering software and digital tools to support design, analysis, documentation, inspection and project delivery.
- Document engineering, inspection, survey, materials, or project activities according to standards and procedures.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and service-oriented approach to support others.
Responsibilities
- Provide CAD/PS&E support for plans, specifications, and estimates per WSDOT standards.
- Develop and revise plan sheets, exhibits, alignments, profiles, cross sections and quantity calculations.
- Prepare roadway, drainage, utility, signing, pavement marking, traffic control and right-of-way elements.
- Prepare and maintain design documentation, reports, exhibits, and cost estimates.
- Review drafting and project records for accuracy and quality control.
- Maintain electronic project files and version control.
- Perform quantity calculations and prepare quantity tabulations and contract estimates.
- Conduct field reviews to verify conditions and support safety compliance.
Skills
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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!
WSDOT is currently seeking two Transportation Technician 3 positions to support the Olympic Region’s Tumwater Design Office in the successful development and delivery of highway design projects. This position plays an important role in preparing design documentation, plans, specifications, and cost estimates that help ensure transportation projects are delivered in accordance with established standards. By supporting high‑quality project design and providing technical guidance to design staff, this role contributes to the safety, reliability, and long‑term resilience of Washington’s transportation system. The successful candidate will help advance WSDOT’s commitment to quality, safety, stewardship, and public service while contributing to a workplace built on respect, equal opportunity, and belonging.
These positions may occasionally perform field visits at outdoor project sites for observation, information gathering and occasional light physical activities. Exposure to hazards include traffic, noise, construction, weather, flora/fauna and uneven terrain.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Technician will:
- Provide computer‑aided drafting and design support for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&Es) in accordance with WSDOT standards.
- Develop and revise plan sheets, exhibits, alignments, profiles, cross sections, engineering graphics, and quantity calculations.
- Prepare roadway, drainage, utility, signing, pavement marking, traffic control, right of way, and geometric design elements.
- Prepare and maintain design documentation, specifications, reports, exhibits, and cost estimates.
- Review drafting, calculations, and project records for accuracy, completeness, quality control, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain electronic project files, design documentation, and version control.
- Perform quantity calculations and prepare quantity tabulations, structure notes, and contract estimates using engineering software.
- Conduct field reviews to verify existing conditions, gather design data, support quality control, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Technical Interpretation, Analysis, & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, manuals, and technical data; identify issues or discrepancies; and apply sound engineering judgment to support effective, practical solutions.
- Engineering Technology & Software: Demonstrated ability to use, or learn to use, engineering‑related software and digital tools to support design, analysis, documentation, inspection, data collection, and project delivery (e.g., CAD, databases, spreadsheets, and agency systems). Note: Foundational knowledge may be supported by formal classroom training.
- Engineering Documentation & Records Management: Demonstrated ability to accurately document engineering, inspection, survey, materials, or project support activities through reports, field notes, calculations, quantities, records, and other required documentation in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Growth Mindset & Service‑Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Communication Skills: Skills to communicate information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non‑technical backgrounds, both virtually and in‑person, using a variety of electronic media, including, but not limited to telephones, email, text, video conferencing, and computer conferencing.
- Teamwork Skills: Experience in being able to effectively work both individually and within a diverse team environment.
- Work Prioritization: Experience in working independently and prioritize workload and handle multiple assignments.
- These positions offer 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 may 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.
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.
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-33034m 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.
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.
- 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 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.
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.
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