Assistant Project Engineer (WMS02)

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Washington State Department of Transportation
WA, United States

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Title:

Assistant Project Engineer (WMS02)

Location:

Shoreline, WA 

Salary:

$87,570.00 - $112,303.00

Job ID:

75276
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Job Description:

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that 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 eager to hire an experienced project engineer looking to advance their career into a senior leadership role and serve as Assistant Project Engineer. The primary undertaking of this position is the delivery of projects requiring the administration of construction contracts to ensure their completion is on time, on budget, and completed safely with the least amount of impacts to the traveling public as necessary. The successful candidate appointed into this position is expected to consider personal, coworker, and public safety a top priority during the planning and performance of all project activities. Through strong and innovative leadership, this position will strategically manage and implement the departmental policies that ensure the most efficient management of WSDOT to successfully deliver WSDOT projects.
 
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Project Engineer will:

  • Make recommendations and decisions associated with technical aspects of projects, as well as decisions affecting work force planning, project scheduling, and budgets. 
  • Provide professional oversight and certification of all technical documents prepared by the office engineering staff. 
  • Ensure that contractors and consultants perform work according to the contract requirements and assist in the preparation of agreement supplements. 
  • Manage assigned projects within scope, schedule, and budget and set policy for standard operating procedure within office that are consistent with departmental rules and other directives. 
  • Negotiate agreements with other agencies and organizations
  • Monitor project expenditures and authorize and make monthly payments to contractors, consultants, and vendors. 
  • Control contract change orders and make decisions on a wide range of project issues within limits of authority.

 

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

  • Two (2) years of Design-Build experience on complex engineering projects, as an Assistant Project Engineer, or in an engineering position overseeing complex engineering projects. 

 

In addition to:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering
    1. If the successful candidate appointed to this role has a current PE license registered in another state, it is an expectation that the successful candidate will register and obtain a PE license in the State of Washington within six months of hire. 
  • Knowledge and experience managing personnel and in developing effective working relationships with others at all levels.
  • Knowledge of:
    1. Highway design and plan, specification, and estimate preparation
    2. Highway construction and construction practices
    3. Surveying and surveying practices
    4. Environmental laws, regulations, and issues
    5. Programming and budget procedures
    6. Right of way acquisition processes
    7. Limited access and access management laws and guidelines

 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Experience in procuring projects through the design-build and design-bid-build processes
  • Knowledge of FHWA processes and requirements related to delivering federally funded projects. 

 

Important Notes 

  • This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
  • This position offers flexible/hybrid work options
  • 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.
  • The listed salary includes the Legislative approved 5% King County premium. 
  • WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

 

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. 
  • Paid Leave - In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
  • Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
  • 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.  

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 details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
  • Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

 

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

 

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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

 

Contact us: 

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-NWR-1W281 in the subject line. 

 

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