Assistant Project Engineer

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 addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan manages the worlds longest floating bridge and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking two Assistant Project Engineers to support the Eastern Region Construction Offices in Spokane these roles you will help deliver highway construction projects that improve safety mobility and reliability for communities across Washington. As an Assistant Project Engineer you will partner with the Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee construction projects from planning through completion. Your work ensures projects are delivered in alignment with scope schedule and budget while meeting state and federal requirements. By applying sound engineering judgment resolving complex issues and maintaining accountability throughout construction you directly support WSDOTs mission to provide safe reliable and cost-effective transportation systems that serve the public now and into the future. You will also serve as a key leader within the project officecoordinating with internal teams contractors and external partners.

What to Expect
This role combines office and field work and includes leadership responsibilities technical decision-making and coordination across a wide range of stakeholders.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role you will:

• Plan and manage project budgets schedules and workforce needs to deliver construction programs.
• Lead and support engineers technicians interns and consultants delivering multiple transportation projects.
• Communicate negotiate and resolve contract issues disputes and change orders.
• Coordinate with design teams during project development to ensure alignment and constructability.
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with WSDOT policies environmental requirements and contract standards.
• Report project status and key updates to regional and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams external agencies contractors and the public to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Review and approve construction changes and certify compliance with engineering standards using professional engineering judgment.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following competencies are required :

• Professional Engineering Licensure and Stamping Authority : Registration as a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer or the ability to obtain aWashinton State PE license within one year of the hiring date. Ability to demonstrate and apply licensed professional engineering judgment including responsible use of stamping authority in compliance with established standards and policies.
• Transportation Engineering Knowledge: Understanding of transportation engineering practices and multiple disciplines including design construction traffic geotechnical structural hydraulics environmental and materials.
• Engineering Decision-Making: Ability to interpret plans specifications and contracts to make sound defensible decisions in construction and project delivery.
• Project Delivery and Resource Management: Ability to manage teams schedules and resources to deliver projects within scope schedule and budget.
• Leadership and Team Development: Ability to lead mentor and support multidisciplinary teams including guiding performance and development.
• Collaboration and Inclusion: Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute to a respectful inclusive work environment.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid drivers license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to safely navigate active construction sites including uneven terrain and exposure to hazards.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Complex Project Management: Experience managing highway construction projects including contract administration dispute resolution and risk management.
• Advanced Leadership Experience: Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on large or complex transportation projects.
• Executive Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to leadership stakeholders and the public.
• Process Improvement: Experience contributing to or leading efforts that improve project delivery efficiency or organizational effectiveness.

Important Notes

• This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies and 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 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

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 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.

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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 recruiter listed.

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

Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-ER-6W067m-1 in the subject line.

Required Experience:

Junior IC