Role Description

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the staff specialist responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The Special Projects Engineer for the Northwest Region Program Delivery team works directly with the NWR Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs) to evaluate and prepare the STIP documents for the NWR Highway Construction Program (HCP) for both short-range and long-range planning. This position proactively plans and coordinates the timely and complete submittal of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development documents and amendments to the STIP/TIP as changes occur to the project scope, schedule, and budget. The Special Projects Engineer fulfills requests for project information through various reports to support management and delivery of the NWR HCP.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Special Projects Engineer will:

• Proactively evaluate the HCP to identify changes requiring TIP modifications; create and submit original TIP development documents and amendments to the TIP/STIP as changes occur to the capital program or local TIP funding using Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS) and Secure Access Washington (SAW).
• Coordinate with the MPOs and RTPOs on changes in the regional TIPs administered by these organizations and direct them on changes that need to be made when reviews reveal errors in their submissions; Independently manage the submittal of projects to the RTP as well as coordinate and submit approvals and project changes.
• Create reports using Cognos, Power BI, CGI, and TEIS to evaluate performance of reportable schedule milestones and expenditures and prepare variance reports for both internal and external reporting.
• Create special capital program and performance reports upon request such as project lists by Congressional or Legislative district, fulfill specialty group requests for project lists by area, phase, total dollars etc.
• On a monthly basis, ensure that all guidance documents are up to date and saved in the correct folders; ensure that all links to other sites and links to reports are active and working; ensure that the calendar is updated; and ensure that the appropriate contact information is showing on the SharePoint site for the Program Management team.
• Coordinate presentations and prepare the schedule and agenda for executive meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering standards, procedures, principles, and practices, with the ability to translate business needs into technical reports used to monitor, validate, and report on capital construction programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with audiences of varying sizes and technical backgrounds, including preparing reports, presentations, and electronic communications.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making while identifying issues, analyzing information, and developing effective solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to support documentation, data tracking, reporting, and program coordination.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the STIP and TIP process.
• Knowledge of developing and managing the HCP.
• Knowledge of Program Management tools (TEIS, Capital Connect, SAW); knowledge of performance reporting and report development using Cognos, Power BI, CGI, TEIS etc.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule options, 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: Options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future: Comprehensive benefits package including a variety of healthcare options and choice of state retirement programs.