Region Engineer / In-Training 3, 4, 5 (Transportation Engineer 5)

Full Job Description

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40-hour week; (overtime exempt) and may have a flexible/hybrid schedule with supervisor's approval.

Travel: This position must work in an office, hotel, or home setting, as well as in the field. The incumbent must be willing and able to drive long distances, work in traffic, and work outdoors in various (and possibly adverse) weather conditions. Overnight stays may be required.

Who we are:
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board’s (TIB) mission is to fund high-priority transportation projects in communities throughout the state to enhance the movement of people, goods, and services. TIB is a 21-member policy board composed primarily of elected officials and city/county engineers or public works directors that provide grant funding to communities throughout the state for street and sidewalk projects. For more information about the programs administered by TIB, please visit our website at www.tib.wa.gov. For information on project tracking and funding, visit the TIB dashboard at www.tib.wa.gov/dashboard.

What you will be doing:

You will be the primary contact to local government agencies, acting as an advocate for customers by promoting customer needs and demonstrating personal commitment to helping customers achieve goals.

You will be coordinating, attending, and presenting at meetings regarding transportation projects and ensure that all state and federal rules are met.

You will offer advice to the local agencies to assist in obtaining funds and completing projects on time and within their budget.

You are key in working with local government agencies to ensure successful transportation project completion.

Requirements

Some of what you’ll enjoy doing will include:

Qualifications

Transportation Engineer 3 (Range 65: $6,576 - $8,842 per month)

Transportation Engineer 4 (Range 69: $7,254 - $9,760 per month)

Transportation Engineer 5 (Range 73: $8,012 - $10,774 per month)

Transportation Engineer 3
(Range 65: $6,576 - $8,842 per month)

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering
AND
Two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 (external candidates: two years as a transportation designer or inspector) or equivalent;
AND
Certification as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on requirements equivalent to those in Washington.

Transportation Engineer 4
(Range 69: $7,254 - $9,760 per month)

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering
AND
One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3 (external candidates: one year as a transportation design or construction team lead in engineering) or equivalent;
AND
Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state with the ability to get reciprocity within 6 months of hire in Washington;
AND
Ability to conduct the duties and tasks of this position with minimal training.

Transportation Engineer 5

(Range 73: $8,012 - $10,774 per month)

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
AND
One year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 4 or equivalent (external candidates: One (1) year as a public works director or county engineer or equivalent) or equivalent;
AND
Professional registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state with the ability to get reciprocity within six months of hire in Washington;
AND
Ability to proficiently conduct the duties and tasks of this position with minimal training and supervision.

Additional Information

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:
The Public Disclosure Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson by email at jobs@des.wa.gov.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.