Transportation Engineer 2 | Utilities

Description About WSDOT 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 Opportunity WSDOT is currently seeking a detail-oriented Transportation Engineer 2 to support utility accommodation and project delivery activities within the highway right of way. This position supports the review and approval of utility permits and franchises, ensuring proposed utility installations meet applicable WSDOT standards and requirements. The Transportation Engineer also provides project delivery support and coordinates with utility owners, project delivery staff, and inspectors to help ensure utility facilities are safely and properly installed. This work is essential to protecting the operation and structural integrity of the highway system while supporting efficient service to utility owners and the safety of the traveling public. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will: Review, process, and execute utility applications submitted by Utility Companies for placement of their facilities in state right-of-way. Prepare supporting documentation, legal descriptions, and exhibits Secure appropriate regional approval, prepare special provisions, and ensure that WSDOT requirements are met. Record and document executed permits and franchises by entering information into the Utility Franchise and Permit (UFP) database. Inspect the work of contractors and utility personnel constructing facilities within the highway right-of-way. Identify and resolve utility conflicts. Coordinate the installation of utilities within WSDOT project limits. Assist headquarters in processing public disclosure requests (PDR) for the region. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required: Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles. Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios. Regulatory & Policy Interpretation and Application: Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate applicable laws, rules, standards, policies, and procedures, including RCWs, WACs, Federal Highway Administration requirements, and agency guidelines, and apply them to agreement development, project delivery, and utility accommodation activities. Project Delivery & Utility Coordination: Demonstrated ability to evaluate project plans and utility applications, identify potential conflicts between existing/proposed utility facilities and highway construction, coordinate utility relocations, and provide engineering expertise to support successful project design and construction. Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with internal offices, project teams, maintenance areas, utilities, consultants, local agencies, government organizations, private parties, and other external stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve project and program objectives. Organization, Prioritization & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple agreements, utility permits, project assignments, schedules, and competing stakeholder needs; analyze complex issues; identify appropriate solutions; and provide informed recommendations to internal offices and management. Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others. It is…

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