The Opportunity: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Environmental Services office is looking to fill the role of Fish Passage Project Delivery Engineer in Olympia, WA. This position reports to the Biology Branch manager and is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the fish passage program. This is a highly technical and complex program that requires this position to interface with project engineers, engineering managers, other technical specialists and agency executives to support the successful delivery (identification, prioritization, scoping, design, and construction) of the Fish Passage Barrier Correction Program. The fish passage program represents a program of major size, scope and impact. The program is directed at complying with the March 2013 US District Court Permanent Injunction regarding Culvert Correction.
 
At WSDOT, we honor diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust. If you would like to join our team-oriented environment and enjoy a continuously changing environment, and a great deal of career stability and growth, definitely consider a career opportunity with WSDOT.
 
This position will perform the following work:

• Coordinates program delivery with design teams and design support groups by monitoring delivery, troubleshooting engineering design and other issues, and reporting results.
• Facilitates design team coordination meetings.
• Coordinates Fish Passage Barrier Correction project development status and functions with Program Management, Headquarters Design Office, Environmental Services Office, Region Specialty Design Teams, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and other WSDOT organizations.
• Develops agendas for executive oversight meetings and attends as appropriate.
• Maintains the fish passage program management plan.  Coordinates prioritized list of needs with CPDM.  Provides feedback on delivery scenarios developed by CPDM.
• Supports resolution of issues that slow project delivery.
• Works with appropriate offices, including Design and Hydraulics offices, to address gaps in policy and design guidance.
• Develops policy and guidance documents.
• Identifies and creates fish barrier correction policies that guide the design and construction of fish passage projects.
• Supports the development of near-term and long-range plans to enable delivery of this complex program.
• Facilitates communication across different agency organizational units.
• Develops program status reports for executive management; this includes the status of project delivery including the identification of engineering issues.
• Develops materials used for external communications with tribes, the general public, external interests, and legislators.
• Develops and maintains relationships with design teams, support groups, and WDFW in order to better understand and report program status.
• Monitors delivery progress and keeps supervisors informed of significant issues.  Develop messaging and communication tools to support program objectives including web-based information tools.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience as a Transportation Engineer 3, two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent training and experience in an environmental field of science.
• Knowledge of fish passage design, including a basic understanding of WDFW’s Water Crossing Design Guidelines.
• Basic understanding of project management.
• Knowledge of applied construction administration, engineering principles and practices.
• Effectively work and coordinate across multi-region and multi-disciplinary groups.
• The ability to communicate complex policy, standards and technical information effectively using verbal, written and visual communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate large groups to explore and resolve issues
• Experience in developing and presenting/teaching technical information to small and large groups.
• Knowledge of design and project development processes for transportation projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong aptitude for multitasking and strategic prioritization.
• Read, interpret and write responses of a technical nature.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel overnight.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions, as part of the supplemental questions you will need to provide a letter of interest. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
 
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at 360-705-7747 or email to lunkee@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-04469.
 
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.