State of Washington
Bridge Project Support Engineer (BE6)
State of Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, United States
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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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.
Opportunity WSDOT is seeking a Bridge Project Support Engineer. In this role, you will provide senior‑level leadership and technical oversight for the development of preliminary design, structural specifications, cost estimates, and PS&E deliverables to support the successful delivery of WSDOT transportation structures projects. The Bridge Project Support Engineer will oversee quality control of bridge and structures deliverables, provide project scoping and pre‑design support, and contribute expert recommendations during value engineering, cost‑risk assessment, and constructability reviews.
What To Expect
Oversee the preliminary design and detailing process and the development of structural specifications, construction cost estimates, and working day estimates.
Provide training to prepare preliminary plans, design reports, specifications, cost estimates, and working day estimates.
Be responsible for the quality control process of all deliverables sent outside the Bridge and Structures Office.
Respond to project support requests and participate in project kickoff meetings.
Evaluate Bridge Design support and resource needs for a variety of projects.
Prepare Scope of Work Agreement documents; prepare or review specifications, cost estimates, and working day schedules for all types of transportation structures.
Review all available data including final design plans, geotechnical reports, job files, electrical and mechanical rehabilitation inspection reports, special provision checklists, and quantity calculations.
Assemble pertinent standardized specifications into a bridge specification Word file.
Research and write project‑specific specifications.
Develop cost estimates by determining unit prices for bid items and review the cost estimates for electrical and mechanical rehabilitation work and develop construction working day schedules.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to independently perform structural analysis and design for a variety of transportation structures.
Demonstrated ability to prepare preliminary designs for transportation structures, including geometric design calculations.
Demonstrated ability to develop accurate quantity calculations, construction cost estimates, working day estimates, and project‑specific special provisions.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State or licensed in another state with ability to obtain Washington State licensure within six months of hire.
Preferred Skills
Experience using structural analysis software such as PGSuper and CSIBridge.
Experience in transportation structure construction and/or inspection practices.
Experience with WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions.
Experience applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
Proficiency with PDF manipulation and markup applications such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in Washington State (preferred).
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
Position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options with supervisor approval. A minimum of two days in the office each week is required.
Requires a Washington State Professional Engineers License. License holders from other states must obtain a WA State PE license within six months of hire.
WSDOT does not use E‑Verify; therefore, not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Why WSDOT
Work‑Life Balance – flexible schedule options including telework.
Paid Leave – 12 paid holidays and up to 25 paid vacation days per year for full‑time employees.
Tuition Assistance – several options for education expense assistance.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and other benefits (details available on State Benefits portal).
How To Apply Applications will be accepted electronically. Include a resume, cover letter, and contact details for at least three references.
Follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting for the full Position Description.
Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, contact the assigned recruiter at
Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov . Reference: 25DOT‑HQ‑00287.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Our diversity and inclusion efforts embrace different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter.
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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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.
Opportunity WSDOT is seeking a Bridge Project Support Engineer. In this role, you will provide senior‑level leadership and technical oversight for the development of preliminary design, structural specifications, cost estimates, and PS&E deliverables to support the successful delivery of WSDOT transportation structures projects. The Bridge Project Support Engineer will oversee quality control of bridge and structures deliverables, provide project scoping and pre‑design support, and contribute expert recommendations during value engineering, cost‑risk assessment, and constructability reviews.
What To Expect
Oversee the preliminary design and detailing process and the development of structural specifications, construction cost estimates, and working day estimates.
Provide training to prepare preliminary plans, design reports, specifications, cost estimates, and working day estimates.
Be responsible for the quality control process of all deliverables sent outside the Bridge and Structures Office.
Respond to project support requests and participate in project kickoff meetings.
Evaluate Bridge Design support and resource needs for a variety of projects.
Prepare Scope of Work Agreement documents; prepare or review specifications, cost estimates, and working day schedules for all types of transportation structures.
Review all available data including final design plans, geotechnical reports, job files, electrical and mechanical rehabilitation inspection reports, special provision checklists, and quantity calculations.
Assemble pertinent standardized specifications into a bridge specification Word file.
Research and write project‑specific specifications.
Develop cost estimates by determining unit prices for bid items and review the cost estimates for electrical and mechanical rehabilitation work and develop construction working day schedules.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to independently perform structural analysis and design for a variety of transportation structures.
Demonstrated ability to prepare preliminary designs for transportation structures, including geometric design calculations.
Demonstrated ability to develop accurate quantity calculations, construction cost estimates, working day estimates, and project‑specific special provisions.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State or licensed in another state with ability to obtain Washington State licensure within six months of hire.
Preferred Skills
Experience using structural analysis software such as PGSuper and CSIBridge.
Experience in transportation structure construction and/or inspection practices.
Experience with WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions.
Experience applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
Proficiency with PDF manipulation and markup applications such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
Licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in Washington State (preferred).
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
Position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options with supervisor approval. A minimum of two days in the office each week is required.
Requires a Washington State Professional Engineers License. License holders from other states must obtain a WA State PE license within six months of hire.
WSDOT does not use E‑Verify; therefore, not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Why WSDOT
Work‑Life Balance – flexible schedule options including telework.
Paid Leave – 12 paid holidays and up to 25 paid vacation days per year for full‑time employees.
Tuition Assistance – several options for education expense assistance.
Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and other benefits (details available on State Benefits portal).
How To Apply Applications will be accepted electronically. Include a resume, cover letter, and contact details for at least three references.
Follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting for the full Position Description.
Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, contact the assigned recruiter at
Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov . Reference: 25DOT‑HQ‑00287.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Our diversity and inclusion efforts embrace different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter.
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