Salary : $72,900.00 - $98,064.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-OR-32070
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Olympic Region
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 2 to join the Project Delivery and Reporting Team and support the successful delivery of transportation projects that keep Washington's transportation system safe, reliable, and cost-effective. In this role, you will help maintain accurate project information, monitor milestones and accomplishments, and support effective project delivery through timely reporting and coordination. You will work collaboratively to identify and resolve project challenges, promote accountability, and ensure compliance with WSDOT policies and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to transportation improvements while advancing a workplace built on respect, inclusion, and public service.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer 2 will:

• Prepare and distribute project scoping assignments to support transportation project development.
• Assemble and review scoping documentation that defines project needs, purpose, scope, estimated costs, and schedules.
• Maintain accurate project information by entering, monitoring, and updating data in Capital Connect.
• Assist with developing and tracking sub-program priorities to support regional project delivery goals.
• Support budget development by entering project and funding information into Capital Connect.
• Produce project status reports and tracking spreadsheets to monitor project progress, changes, and program performance.
• Retrieve project and program data from systems including Capital Connect, TRAINS, TEIS, WSPMS, and Cognos.
• Develop reports that support project delivery, program management, and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

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

• Transportation Project Management & Financial Systems: Demonstrated experience managing transportation project scopes, schedules, and funding utilizing capital project management and enterprise accounting systems in a professional work environment.
• Collaboration & Interpersonal Skills: Skills to work independently and as a member of a team to complete assigned tasks; Strong interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with project offices, other team members, and support offices.
• Workload Management & Prioritization: Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks in a high-production environment, frequently changing priorities.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience in communicating to multiple audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Project Deliverables Tracking: Demonstrated proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and tracking project deliverables, ideally in a construction and/or engineering environment.
• Research & Technical Proficiency: Proven skills in research to examine, develop and propose alternate solutions while maintaining attention to detail; Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook to compose professional documentation and reports.

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the following are also required:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to perform field reviews and collect data for the purpose of scoping and estimating projects in outdoor environments, including travel to and accessing project sites.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Transportation Systems & Software Proficiency: Proficiency in working with the Work Order Authorization system, Transportation Executive Information System (TEIS), Capital Connect (CC), and Transportation Reporting and Accounting Information System (TRAINS 4.0).
• Project Development & Construction Experience: Work experience in Project Development and/or Construction Environment.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• The salary range listed includes the 2% general wage increase, effective on July 1, 2026.
• 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.

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.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• 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-OR-32070 in the subject line.
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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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Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
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