Assistant Project Engineer (WMS Band 2)

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking an experienced engineer with exceptional leadership skills to fill the Assistant Project Engineer vacancy 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 with 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 WSDOTs 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.

Qualifications

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

Engineering: Extensive significant background in transportation engineering and thorough understanding of highway engineering practices and technical procedures including but not limited to traffic design, geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, environmental, and material applications.

Project Management: Knowledge and ability to 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.

Personnel Management and Leadership skills: Ability to empower and support a large and diverse staff, with a thorough knowledge of WSDOTs personnel management policies and procedures, to include employee development and recognition, with a focus on Core Values and Culture, performance plans and corrective action plans.

Communication: Ability to communicate, negotiate and partner with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the agency.

Strategic Leadership: Ability to work across boundaries, build and sustain effective teams, form partnerships with other governmental agencies and external groups, lead change processes and to evaluate and implement process improvements.

Licensing & Certification: Registration as a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or similar Engineering discipline.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions for business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
• In addition to the 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 . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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 offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• 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 a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.

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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 of 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.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at ... . Please be sure to reference Assistant Project Engineer #6W032 in the subject line.