Design Build Procurement Engineer (TTE)

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Technical Engineer to serve as the Design Build Procurement Engineer in the Northwest Region. This position reports to the NW Region Connecting Washington Engineering Manager and will be responsible for managing the region's procurement of Design-Build projects for the Highway Construction Program; a highly specialized technical program having substantial regional impact. This position plays a key role in managing and leading the procurement process for the NWR Design-Build program and coordinating the regional effort in supporting the Design-Build program. This position plans, leads, strategizes, and organizes the procurement of Design-Build contract including Request for Qualification's (RFQ) (including project goals and scoring criteria), Instructions to Proposers (ITP) and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, planning, and oversight of Statement of Qualification (SOQ) evaluation and coordination of the Proposal evaluation. In addition, this technical position is responsible for training regional discipline leads and design staff on Design-Build RFP document preparation. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Design Build Procurement Engineer will:
Oversee Northwest Region Design-Build procurement processes and perform final review of procurement packages developed by the Design-Build Procurement Team.
Oversee the development of project contract documents to ensure consistency in approach and policy application across the region. If inconsistency occurs, return documents to the team with direction on what changes need to be made, and confirm that the changes meet the project contract specifications.
Work closely with project teams on the development of RFQ, ITP and RFP documents, leading and organizing the SOQ and Proposal review teams and processes and being a steward for consistency in the scoring and decision-making processes.
Obtain Region management concurrence on project and context specific risk allocation, and other relevant project Design-Build related policy decisions.
Participate in WSDOT Design-Build policy meetings and discussions, with the WSDOT Design-Build Engineer and region senior management to provide guidance on contract documents and language and ensure they are followed.
Manage, mentor, and develop staff within the Design-Build Procurement Team.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are

required :
One (1) year experience as a Transportation Engineer 4 or equivalent, such as a Bridge Engineer 4 or Transportation Planning Specialist 4
OR
Three (3) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3 or equivalent, involving roadway design and design-build projects.
OR
Approved equivalent combination of education and experience:
Master’s degree and one year of experience involving roadway design and design build projects.
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience involving roadway design and design build projects.
In addition to:
Knowledge of management skills and the ability to lead and supervise lower-level staff.
Knowledge and ability to apply those engineering principles and practices with a strong background in both design and construction.
Knowledge of the Design-Build delivery method, RFQ and RFP development, best value determination, proposal process oversight, principles of management, quality principles and tools, contract administration policy, and construction contract laws.

It is

preferred

that qualified candidates also have:
Working knowledge of project management practices and supervisory experience.
Knowledge of WSDOT project management software including Hyperion, FIRS, TRAINS, TEIS, PMRS
Two (2) years of experience in performing roadway design including, design documentation, environmental documentation, permitting, hydraulics, right of way, public involvement, etc.
Two (2) years of project scheduling experience.

Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
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

Collective Bargaining Agreements . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in

Chapter 357-28

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

www.uscis.gov

.

Why WSDOT
Work-Life Balance

– We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave

– In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance

– Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Plan For Your Future

– WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to

State Benefits

for more information.

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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 of 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.

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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 include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may

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Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at

[email protected]

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