Working Title: Project Engineer – Olympic Region

DOP Classification: WMS Band 3 – Project Engineer

Recruitment Number: 17DOT-WMS-3W010

Location:Multiple Options

Salary:$6,869- $8,810 monthly

Opening Date:December 11, 2017

Closing Date:Until Filled

The Opportunity:

WSDOT is seeking a professional engineer to provide strategic leadership to aProject Engineering office in the Olympic Region. The position will be stationed in one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Tumwater, Lacey, or Fife.

As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of projects from design and contract procurement through construction administration and project closeout. The selected candidate will ensure all assigned projects are managed according to WSDOT policy, delivered on schedule, within budget,as well as constructible, maintainable and cost effective. Work requires collaboration and coordination with other regions, project offices, local agencies, FHWA and permitting agencies.

The ideal candidate will provide staff a balanced workplace, promoting training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership.

At WSDOT we champion diversity and welcome applicants with varying backgrounds and experiences.WSDOT also offers outstanding benefits, a generous amount of paid time off (True Work-Life Balance), a defined benefit pension retirement plan, advancement opportunities, and much more. Click here for more information regarding our comprehensive benefits package.

This position will perform the following work:

  • Lead an office of professional and technical engineers, and engineering consultants in the development and delivery of transportation improvement projects.
  • Ensure that assigned projects are managed in accordance with WSDOT policy and procedures.
  • Approve design changes and payments to contractors.
  • Develop and implement project communication and outreach strategies.
  • Create successful projects by working in partnership with community members, businesses, local government agencies and elected officials to plan, design, build, maintain, and operate a safe and efficient transportation system that meets the needs of the community.
  • Oversee scope, schedule and budget issues affecting assigned projects.
  • Utilize effective engineering techniques and sound engineering judgment.
  • Analyze and develop workforce strategies to address recruitment, retention, training, and development.
  • Ensure the projects are delivered in an environmentally responsible manner consistent with applicable laws.
  • Identify and manage project and delivery risks.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • A Professional Engineer license in the State of Washington.
  • Two years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed professional engineer in construction or design of highways, bridges and related structures.
  • Four years of demonstrated and progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in managing a diverse workforce.
  • A strong engineering background with experience managing and supervising design and construction contracts.
  • Excellent knowledge of the department's design and construction principles and practices, contracting methods and procedures, stewardship agreement, and program 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.
  • Excellent skills in 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.
  • Valid Washington State Driver License.

How to Apply:

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. You may need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to attach a cover letter and resume and answer the supplemental questions.

Contact us:

For inquiries about this position, please contact Rachel Gieseat 360-905-2223or email to . Please reference recruitment number17DOT-WMS-3W010.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans 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 or email at .