Transportation Engineer 2 (In-Training) | Multiple Positions

WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR) is looking for motivated engineers who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving!

• General inspection in the field on highway construction projects including materials inspection and testing.
• Documentation of construction inspections to ensure projects are in conformance with contract plans, permits, and regulations.
• Data collection and/or survey work in the field.
• Interpret data, identify problems, and develop solutions using sound engineering judgment and guidelines on complicated transportation projects.
• Serve as a designer performing a variety of skilled project development work.
• Assist with design and development of plans, specifications, and estimates working in both the office environment and doing field exploration.
• Develop and check engineering design calculations and drawings.
• Effectively utilize design software to complete designs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of civil, structural, environmental, construction, or transportation engineering principles, typically gained through a bachelor’s degree in engineering, certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or equivalent applied work experience.
• Ability to apply entry-level civil engineering practices, gained through at least one (1) year of professional experience in highway, construction, or related engineering fields.
• Demonstrated ability to perform increasingly complex civil engineering assignments, equivalent to two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 1, Transportation Technician 3, or related role.
• Ability to apply engineering fundamentals in the field or office environment, supported by EIT certification and at least one (1) year of related engineering experience.

• 12 paid holidays
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Leave
• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!