Transportation Engineer 1 (Multiple Positions)

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• Assist in the inspection of construction activities, including materials inspection and testing.
• Interpret highway construction plans, specifications, and special provisions in monitoring the contractor's work.
• Take field notes, calculate quantities, and complete daily inspector reports.
• Assist the lead inspector with construction documentation.
• Assist the lead designer with development of transportation projects.
• Calculate or check quantities for contract bid items.
• Utilize computers for CAD and other design software, and office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Perform various survey tasks such as operating survey equipment, setting points and stakes, calculating distances and angles, and collecting data.
• Communicate orally and in writing with contractors, designers, other team members, support offices, and the public.

• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, gained through education, experience, training, or certification (EIT or LSIT).
• Experience or training in interpreting and applying highway construction plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Proficiency in maintaining construction documentation, calculating quantities, reviewing calculations, and completing daily inspector’s reports (IDRs).
• Experience using industry software such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Civil3D, or other CADD/CAD software for drafting and revising contract plans.
• Ability to apply this knowledge to design, construction, inspection, and surveying tasks.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and data analysis related to earthwork, materials, and cost tracking.
• Ability to verify and check technical computations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with contractors, engineering staff, and the public.
• Ability to communicate observations, findings, and technical data clearly in documentation and discussions.
• Working knowledge of industry software such as MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain certification as a WSDOT General Inspector within 12 months of hire.

• Health insurance
• Flexible/Hybrid work options
• Paid leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.