Salary : $88,788.00 - $119,460.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-04469
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionAbout WSDOTThe 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 leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The OpportunityWSDOT is seeking a Fish Passage Delivery Engineer to support the statewide Fish Passage Barrier Correction Program, a major initiative with significant environmental, legal, and transportation impacts. In this role, you will help advance fish passage projects by supporting program delivery strategies, coordinating complex engineering work, and helping teams navigate challenges throughout project development and delivery.
Working with engineers, technical specialists, consultants, regional teams, and external partners, you will contribute to solutions that bring together multiple engineering disciplines and support effective project delivery. You will also have the opportunity to help shape fish passage policies and guidance, influence program strategies, and support projects that advance WSDOT's transportation and environmental commitments.
What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
- Support development of the Fish Passage Program Delivery Plan by developing and organizing project information used to prioritize fish passage projects and shape program delivery strategies.
- Monitor delivery plan implementation by helping identify risks, obstacles, and opportunities that could affect project delivery and supporting strategies to keep projects moving forward.
- Support delivery plan updates by coordinating with regional program managers, regional leadership, and technical offices to initiate and communicate changes to internal and external partners.
- Support statewide project scoping by helping manage consultant work, develop scopes of work and task orders, and coordinate resources needed to advance fish passage projects.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving Hydraulics, Bridge and Structures, Geotechnical, Traffic, Environmental, Real Estate, Utilities, Design, Construction, and other technical disciplines.
- Help solve complex engineering challenges that arise during project scoping, pre-design, project development, design, procurement, and construction.
- Facilitate technical discussions by bringing together information from multiple engineering disciplines and helping teams develop practical solutions to project challenges.
- Support fish passage policy development by collaborating with Design, Construction, Hydraulics, Environmental Services, Active Transportation, and other offices to identify and address gaps in policy and design guidance.
- Develop and support program policies and guidance that help guide the design and construction of fish passage projects.
QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
- Transportation Engineering: Demonstrates knowledge of transportation engineering principles, project development, engineering design, construction administration, and project delivery processes.
- Engineering Judgment: Evaluates technical issues, identifies project risks, develops practical solutions, and makes well-supported recommendations.
- Standards and Requirements: Interprets and applies engineering policies, standards, manuals, environmental requirements, and design criteria to transportation projects.
- Collaboration: Coordinates complex work across multiple engineering disciplines, organizational units, consultants, and external partners to achieve program objectives.
- Relationship Building: Builds collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders while facilitating technical discussions and resolving complex issues.
- Communication: Communicates complex technical information effectively through written reports, presentations, correspondence, and verbal communication tailored to technical and executive audiences.
- Organization and Prioritization: Organizes and prioritizes multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities, and meets deadlines.
- Technology: Uses Microsoft Office applications and other business tools to analyze information, monitor program performance, and support engineering decision-making.
- Professionalism and Accountability: Demonstrates sound judgment, continuous learning, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to customer service.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
- Ability to report to in-person meetings and field locations as business needs require.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification: Holds an Engineer-in-Training certification.
- Fish Passage Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of fish passage design, delivery, and applicable design guidance, including WDFW Water Crossing Design Guidelines.
- Facilitation: Demonstrates experience facilitating multidisciplinary meetings involving technical issues, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders.
Important Notes - This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- 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 Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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
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 individuals' 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 for more information.
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How to ApplyApplications 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.
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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 contact the listed Recruiter.
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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military LeaveWashington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Transportation Engineering: Which best describes your experience applying transportation engineering principles, project development, engineering design, construction administration, or project delivery processes?
- Extensive experience applying these principles across complex transportation projects and/or programs.
- Strong experience applying several of these principles to transportation projects.
- Some experience applying transportation engineering principles to projects or assignments.
- Limited experience or academic exposure to transportation engineering principles.
- No experience.
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Please describe your experience applying transportation engineering principles, project development, engineering design, construction administration, or project delivery processes. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
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Multidisciplinary Coordination: Which best describes your experience coordinating work across multiple engineering disciplines, organizational units, consultants, or external partners?
- Extensive experience coordinating complex, multidisciplinary work involving numerous internal and external partners.
- Strong experience coordinating work across multiple disciplines or organizational groups.
- Some experience coordinating multidisciplinary or cross-functional work.
- Limited experience working across disciplines or organizations.
- No experience.
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Communication: Please describe your experience communicating complex technical information through written reports, presentations, correspondence, or verbal communication to different audiences. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
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Organization and Prioritization: Which best describes your experience managing multiple assignments with competing priorities and deadlines?
- Extensive experience independently managing multiple complex assignments with competing priorities and adjusting plans as needs change.
- Strong experience managing multiple assignments and meeting competing deadlines.
- Some experience prioritizing multiple assignments.
- Limited experience managing competing priorities.
- No experience.
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Fish Passage Knowledge: Please describe your knowledge of fish passage design, delivery, and applicable design guidance, including WDFW Water Crossing Design Guidelines. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
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Meeting Facilitation: Please describe your experience facilitating multidisciplinary meetings involving technical issues, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholders. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
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Engineer-in-Training Certification: Do you currently hold an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification?
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How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Direct Email Notification
- WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
- Career Fair
- Monster
- WorkSource
- Handshake
- AASHTO
- NACTO
- COMTO
- APWA
- "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
- Radio advertisement
- WSDOT Employment Site
- Careers.wa.gov
- governmentjobs.com
- Other (specify below)
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If you selected 'Other' on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:
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