About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
 
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking two experienced engineers for vacancies located in the Tumwater Design and Olympia Project Engineering Offices. The Assistant Project Engineers will assist in providing leadership, management, and engineering oversight to an engineering office responsible for the delivery of design projects. In these positions you will monitor and report on delivery in conformance with the department’s expectations for transparency and accountability. These positions ensure, through effective management controls and adherence to WSDOT policies, that the best technical standards and cost-effective designs are incorporated into construction contracts. Both offices deliver a diverse range of projects, from geographic location to the type of engineering challenges faced. In addition to project oversight, these positions will provide an inclusive office environment that values diversity and creates an atmosphere of respect for all employees and stakeholders.

What to Expect 
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within these roles, the Assistant Project Engineers will:

• Assist the Project Engineer to provide leadership, management, and oversight to an engineering office responsible for the delivery of design projects.
• Accurately apply policy and standards to highway design projects and complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Recommend approval of design changes, work methods, changes affecting traffic or safety, material substitutions, contract time, contract training programs, contract progress schedules and substantial/physical completion of contracts.
• Review deliverables pertaining to design documents and environmental compliance.
• Assist the Project Engineer with providing support services during the construction phase of each project delivered.
• Work closely with Project Engineer and region communications office to develop and implement project communication/outreach strategies.
• Assist the Project Engineer to initiate personnel and staffing actions necessary to carry out project delivery.
• Assist in the development of region policy and apply department policy to manage the delivery of design and construction projects.

• Licensed by the State of Washington as a Professional Engineer.
• Must have design experience and supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of design and construction principles and practices, contracting methods and procedures, and program (budget, schedule, environmental, quality, etc.) accountability.
• Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring, measuring performance, and making necessary course corrections to the same.
• Effective communication with employees and the public. 
• The ability to evaluate, coordinate, and respond to customers. 
• The ability to make timely, effective decisions in the best interest of the department.
• A strong working knowledge of principles of management.
• A valid driver’s license. 

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as licensed professional engineer in construction or design of highways, bridges, and related structures.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated and progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in management a diversified workforce. 
• Knowledge of WSDOT design and construction principles and practices. 
• Knowledge of and experience with Practical Solutions.

• This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six months of appointment. 
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. However, the first review of applications was conducted September 16, 2021. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• This recruitment will be used to fill two Assist Project Engineering positions. Both positions are in the Olympic Region Headquarters building in Lacey, WA. The positions will report to one the following Project Engineers: 
  • Tumwater Design Office 
  • Olympia Project Engineering Office
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

• 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 occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees 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.

• 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.