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Sound Transit Liaison Engineering Manager
Key Skills and Qualifications
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
No specific physical requirements mentioned in the job description.
Sample Interview Questions and Answers
Question 1: Describe your experience with NEPA/SEPA compliance processes and how you ensure alignment with WSDOT policies during project development for Sound Transit initiatives.
Question 2: How do you oversee the production and approval of engineering drawings and documents for Sound Transit projects, ensuring they meet FHWA and WSDOT standards?
Question 3: Explain how you would develop strategies to enhance communication between WSDOT and Sound Transit stakeholders during complex project deliveries.
Original Job Description
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 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!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to support the agency’s mission, strategic plan goal areas, and safety of the traveling public by guiding the successful planning, design, and construction of Sound Transit projects within the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma Metropolitan Area where there are interactions with WSDOT facilities. The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in protecting WSDOT’s infrastructure and operations while facilitating major regional transit investments. Operating within the Regional Transit Coordination Division, this position leads the development and implementation of policies that promote consistent, efficient project delivery and alignment with WSDOT objectives. This position is responsible for advancing projects that enhance or expand high-capacity transit services and comply with applicable local, state, and federal standards for state highway facilities, balancing agency priorities with external partner goals.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Sound Transit Liaison Engineering Manager will:
- Represent WSDOT’s engineering, maintenance, operation, traffic, and legal interests for Sound Transit projects.
- Integrate organizational and community interests.
- Champion effective internal and external communications between Sound Transit and WSDOT organizations.
- Provide strategic leadership for Project Development/Design & Construction Engineering activities for Sound Transit projects, including ensuring that proper design documentation is developed, archived and approved by Headquarters (HQ) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
- Oversee, and in some cases provide approval of, engineering drawings and documents produced by and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
- Make staffing recommendations to Sound Transit and WSDOT.
- Develop and implement strategies across both WSDOT and Sound Transit organizations to ensure strong communication and coordination of engineering activities.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Civil Engineering: Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology across multiple disciplines, including roadways, roadway structures, pavements, stormwater systems, highway construction, and traffic engineering. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Project Development: Knowledge of complex highway construction project delivery including construction traffic management.
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of NEPA/SEPA processes, permitting requirements, WSDOT policies and procedures, right-of-way acquisition/surplus processes, and limited access/access management regulations.
- Design: Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Transportation: Advanced knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- Building and Construction: Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of structures such as highways and roads.
- Mathematics: Advanced knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Respectful Workplace: Demonstrated ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.
In addition to the above, the following is also required:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington, or registration in another state with the ability to obtain a Washington State license within six (6) months.
- Ability to respond 24/7 to address emergencies and emergency issues.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSCE).
- Master of Science in Engineering (MSCE).
- Demonstrated ability to lead the planning, design, and construction of complex transportation infrastructure projects from concept through completion.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis.
- 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 are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn 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.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
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.
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 contact the listed Recruiter.
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.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at alyssa.nastasi@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 25DOR-NWR-1W201 in the subject line.
