Program Monitoring Engineer (TE2)

Requirements:

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and ability to apply entry-level practices to transportation-related projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information and coordinate with engineers, contractors, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent projects, schedules, and deliverables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Commitment to learning and professional growth, with a service-oriented approach.
• Preferred: Familiarity with WSDOT program management policies, procedures, and systems, including Capital Connect, FATS, TEIS, and TRAINS Legacy and TRAINS 4.0.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, process, and archive Work Order Authorization packages on behalf of the Subprogram Manager.
• Use accounting and program systems, including TEIS, Capital Connect, TRAINS 4.0, and IBM Cognos, to verify funding, review data, and prepare reports supporting changes to funding authorizations.
• Prepare monthly aging spreadsheets for Project Engineering Offices and update aging information in Capital Connect as project data is brought up to date.
• Initiate Project Change Request forms when requested, monitor their completion, approval, processing, and archiving, and provide clear written and verbal justifications for work order authorizations.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external staff to obtain information needed to report on project changes.
• Maintain and update work order closure lists to support timely closeout.
• Maintain and update project information in Capital Connect and TEIS to support regional project delivery and reporting.
• Set up and monitor staff augmentation task orders and coordinate plant establishment planning.

Technologies:

• Excel
• IBM
• Support
• LESS
• Security
• Web

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We are the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), a multimodal agency responsible for planning, designing, building, and operating an integrated transportation system across Washington. Our work includes maintaining more than 20,000 lane miles of state highways and 4,100 bridges, advancing active transportation, managing a major floating bridge, and operating the nations largest ferry system. We are hiring two permanent, full-time Program Monitoring Engineers in our Northwest Region team in Shoreline, King County, Washington. The role offers flexible hybrid work and an annual salary of $76,545 to $102,967, including the approved King County salary premium. This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions. We offer flexible schedules, paid holidays and leave, tuition assistance, healthcare and retirement plan options, and other employee benefits. We value an inclusive workplace where employees feel respected and empowered, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applications are submitted online and should include a detailed work history, a resume, a cover letter, and three professional references.

last updated 43 week of 2026