Salary : $93,288.00 - $125,543.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-00905e
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a Bridge Engineer 4 to serve as a senior technical lead and inventory data specialist responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of Washington's bridge data. You will lead the collection, management, and stewardship of bridge geometric, feature, and geospatial data across WSDOT's bridge inventory and enterprise systems.

Your work will have statewide impact, ensuring National Bridge Inventory (NBI), Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), GIS, and Bridge Vertical Clearance Trip Planner data remain accurate, consistent, and aligned with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and WSDOT requirements. This information supports bridge inspection and management, commercial vehicle operations, transportation planning, and public information-helping keep Washington's transportation system safe, reliable, and cost-effective.
What to Expect

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

• Lead GIS and geospatial data stewardship for WSDOT bridge inventory, ensuring authoritative enterprise datasets are accurate, complete, and current.
• Collect, manage, and maintain bridge geometric and feature data in BridgeWorks, including LiDAR data capture and associated files and software.
• Ensure bridge geometric and route data conform to FHWA and WSDOT requirements.
• Provide technical direction, work assignments, and on-the-job training to a supporting Bridge Engineer on bridge inventory data and related systems.
• Develop and maintain custom SQL views using bridge inventory data to support internal stakeholders and public data needs.
• Provide primary application support and data management for the Bridge Vertical Clearance Trip Planner, including lane entries, photo documentation, GIS records, and data validation.
• Coordinate application and data integration efforts with technology development staff and Commercial Vehicle Services to maintain accurate vertical clearance information.
• Review vertical clearance data and resolve data quality issues in coordination with bridge inspection staff.
• Develop, maintain, and support GIS applications used by WSDOT Bridge Inspectors, including mapping and routing applications.
• Update and maintains GIS workflows to current enterprise environments in coordination with technology development and database administration staff.
• Maintain and publish the Washington State Bridge Inspection Manual, including Ferries and Dive Manuals, incorporating policy updates and managing version control and document history.
• Provide training and technical guidance on GIS workflows, bridge feature data, and Bridge Vertical Clearance Trip Planner processes.
• Perform geospatial mapping, participate in Bridge Emergency Operations Center activation when assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Respectful Workplace - Actively contributes to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.
• Enterprise GIS Management - Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and GIS Workbench with demonstrated ability to create, maintain, analyze, and manage authoritative spatial datasets in an enterprise SDE/SQL Server environment.
• SQL Database Operations - Proficiency in SQL database operations in an enterprise environment, with demonstrated ability to develop queries, create and maintain views, and manage spatial and relational data to support business and reporting needs.
• Technical Professional Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of SNBI, BridgeWorks (WSBIS), and WSDOT geometric inventory and feature data requirements sufficient to maintain accurate bridge records and support transportation asset management activities.
• Bridge Geometric Data Compliance - Comprehensive knowledge of FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI) geometric data requirements and Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) reporting standards sufficient to support regulatory compliance and accurate inventory reporting.
• Data Analytics - Proficiency in coordinating data integration and data flows between multiple enterprise systems to ensure information remains accurate, current, and accessible to stakeholders coupled with proven ability to analyze complex data issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to improve data quality, system functionality, and business processes.
• Coaches and Mentors - Ability to provide technical leadership, work direction, training, and knowledge transfer to support staff and colleagues.
• Effective Communication - Proficiency in communication of technical information effectively
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid Washington State driver's license and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including at heights and in traffic control zones.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• LiDAR Knowledge - Basic knowledge of LiDAR data collection and processing software to support bridge inventory and geospatial data management activities.
• Bridge Vertical Clearance Data - Basic familiarity with transportation data systems such as the Bridge Vertical Clearance Trip Planner (BVCTP), Lane Clearance Entry Tool (LCET), eSnoopiPro/ProMiles, or similar integrated transportation applications.
• Technical Writing and Publication - Some experience producing and maintaining technical manuals, procedural documentation, and publication materials using Adobe InDesign or similar publishing software.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

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.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-00905e in the subject line.
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We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

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Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

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