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 System Integration Engineer (TE3) in Shoreline, WA to serve as a technical expert in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and ITS communications. In this role, you will lead system integration efforts to deploy new ITS devices, maintain existing technology, and ensure reliable system performance to support safe and efficient traffic operations. Your work in ITS will help improve highway network performance and safety across the Northwest Region.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Maintain and modify the programming for freeway ramp control systems for safe and efficient operation.
• Investigate and troubleshoot reported problems with ITS network devices.
• Provide ITS Punchlist for various Design Build, Design Bid Build, and maintenance build projects with ITS elements in construction.
• Perform field reviews to proof communication and ITS plans and as-builts with actual field conditions.
• Support WSDOT, local agencies, and developer project development and construction by providing technical review, operational input, and coordination on ITS-related needs.
• Coordinate and consult with construction offices on inspection of ITS installations during construction phase of projects.
• Recommend solutions to construction offices that deviate from plans or specifications to solve field problems.
• Consult and train ITS designers and construction engineers and technicians to resolve installation or equipment errors.

Qualifications

This is a Transportation Engineer 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 3 (TE3) Level:

• Advanced Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and applies high-level engineering practices to the operation of ITS devices and transportation projects, designs, and analyses.
• Technical Interpretation & Analysis: Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing guidance documents in support of ITS integration and transportation engineering work.
• Leadership Skills: Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 2 (TE2) Level (In-Training):

• Intermediate Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates foundational understanding of civil engineering principles and applies intermediate-level engineering practices to transportation projects, designs, and analyses.

Required Competencies – Transportation Engineer 1 (TE1) Level (In-Training):

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates foundational understanding of civil engineering principles supported by an engineering degree or certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).

The following qualifications are also required at any level:

• Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrates initiative in selecting resources and interpreting design guidance.
• Data Analysis & Report Writing: Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of data collection, analysis, and reporting practices.
• Communication & Interpersonal Proficiency: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Collaboration & Team Coordination: Works effectively with diverse teams, supporting engineers, and external stakeholders.
• Engineering Mathematics: Demonstrates sufficient mathematical proficiency to apply engineering equations accurately in traffic design and analysis.
• Technology & Software: Proficient in computer operations and associated engineering design software, including Microsoft Suite products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Support Focused: Ability to contribute to efficient daily operations by helping WSDOT staff and external partners.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles. Ability to travel and perform field work safely outdoors along highways and within active work zones, in inclement weather, during daytime or nighttime.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Certifications & Licensure: Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Control Systems Programming: Experience with making modifications to the programming for control systems.
• Technical Writing & Communication: Experience writing or reviewing technical ITS and communication specifications.

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.