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 an Office Engineer to help ensure that projects are within scope, schedule, and budget. The Office Engineer is responsible for guaranteeing that the administration of construction projects complies with WSDOT established business practices, contract requirements, and state and federal regulations. The Office Engineer will also ensure that the contractors receive fair compensation, so that the people and businesses of the State of Washington will be provided with safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation options.
 
What to Expect

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

• Supervise and manage the office engineering functions including change management processes, track, review, and monitor of submittals, and manage the preparation of contract payments. 
• Ensure contract compliance, manage documentation, and close out completed contracts.
• Assist with project controls and financial reporting and forecasting.
• Draft response letters for the Project Engineer to review and sign for all project issues, disputes, or protests.
• Coordinate PS&E reviews between designers, plan reviewers, and the construction office.  This includes providing comments on all PS&E reviews, compiling comments from other reviewers within the office, and attending all round table meetings.
• Assist with managing data entry into contract management software including CAPS, CCIS, SharePoint, Contract Manager/Unifier. This includes managing project mailboxes for each project.
• Provides contract inspection in emergency situations and conducts visual inspections for fabricated items at fabrication plants.

• Mentor staff to develop engineers and technicians by providing or arranging training, performing timely performance evaluations for all assigned team members, and reviewing and approving team member time sheets.

Qualifications

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

• One year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent experience in construction administration.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Fluency in the use of computer applications including Primavera P6, Unifier/Contract Manager, CCIS, SharePoint, MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong mathematics skills to solve engineering problems of varying complexity.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: 

• One or more years of experience directing work for two or more technical/engineering staff.
• One or more years of experience in roadway related contract administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or Engineer-In-Training Certificate (EIT) in civil engineering.

Important Notes 

• Travel is a regular part of the position.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate 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 

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 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 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. 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. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov 

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-10164 in the subject line.