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 experienced engineers with exceptional leadership skills to fill two Assistant Project Engineer vacancies in Spokane, WA. As an Assistant Project Engineer, you will assist in providing leadership, management, and engineering oversight to a Design/Construction Project Office. In this role you will work closely with the Project Engineer to lead and manage an engineering office staff and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, environmentally responsible, and meet WSDOT quality standards. Strong communication skills are vital in this role, as the Assistant Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and cooperating with region support groups, HQ, and project stakeholders to accomplish agency goals and expectations. In addition, this position will provide staff a balanced workplace, promoting training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership. Your work will be pivotal in meeting the goals of this agency.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Project Engineer will:

• Assist the Project Engineer in managing the daily operations of an engineering office.
• Empower and support a large and diverse staff with a thorough knowledge of WSDOT’s personnel management policies and procedures, to include employee development, recognition performance plans, and corrective action plans. 
• Implement project delivery tools to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget, administer WSDOT contracts policies and guidelines, to effectively manage and monitor project level budgets, and to successfully negotiate/mediate contractual agreements and disputes.
• Communicate, negotiate, and partner with a variety of stakeholders, including internal stakeholders, outside agencies, business groups, and neighborhood coalitions.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, utilities, consultants, public entities, stakeholders, and internal departments in the development and implementation of project management plans. 
• Resolve conflicts efficiently and optimize scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure proper documentation of right of way and plan development and participate and testify in eminent domain cases.

• Registration as licensed Professional Civil Engineer.
• Knowledge of proper use of engineering license and stamping authority per Revised Code of Washington RCW 18.43 and Washington Administrative Code WAC 196. 
• Extensive background in transportation engineering and thorough understanding of WSDOT’s highway engineering practices and technical procedures, including but not limited to traffic design, geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, environmental, and material applications.
• Principles and techniques of project management including scheduling and budget controls.
• Understanding of WSDOT's goals and objectives, transportation issues and problems.
• Excellent communication skills.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related degree field.

• 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 (6) months of appointment. 
• This recruitment will be used to fill two Assistant Project Engineer positions in Spokane, WA.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options with instances of required field construction and in-office presence, as well as travel and attendance at stakeholder/public meetings.
• 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; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.   
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

• 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 12 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.