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 a Project Engineer in Bellingham, WA. The main purpose of this position is to deliver the Northwest Region's highway construction contracts to meet local, State and Federal standards, and within scope, schedule, and budget. This PE position is responsible for ensuring that projects have the best integration into the surrounding environment, function adequately for all modes of transportation, and are constructible and maintainable with minimal impacts to the traveling public. The appointee is expected to consider personal, coworker and public safety as first and foremost objectives during planning and performance of all work activities in connection with work assignments. In addition, the appointee is expected to consider and implement sustainable transportation practices in accomplishing the work assigned. The appointee is expected to exhibit and instill within their team a culture which strives to advance WSDOT's culture of belonging and access so that all feel included, supported, valued, and safe, promote WSDOT as an employer of choice by hiring, training, and retaining a skilled workforce, and promote resiliency across WSDOT's assets, deliverables, and personnel.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Design/Construction Project Engineer will:

• Develop and deliver assigned projects.
• Effectively and efficiently implement region and statewide procedures and processes to meet the objectives and performance of the Region Construction Program and the biennial commitments established.
• Lead and manage a design organization, overseeing early, mid, and late career professional, technical, and administrative professionals.
• Strategically plan the budget, schedule, and workforce necessary to deliver the Capital Improvement and Preservation Program (CIPP).
• Create success by working in partnership with citizens, media, elected officials, contractors, consultants, and outside agencies to plan, build, maintain and operate an efficient transportation system.
• Lead an office of professional and technical engineers and/or technicians, including summer interns, temporary employees, and engineering consultants, in the design and construction administration and inspection of multiple transportation improvement, preservation, safety, and fish passage projects according to current policies and standards, effective engineering techniques, and sound engineering judgement.
• Report on the status of assigned projects to WSDOT regional and statewide executive management to support and improve accountability.
• Coordinate input and resolve conflicts with internal organizations, personnel, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Certify, by use of their Professional Engineer's stamp, that all WSDOT standards and policies were followed in the development of design documents, contract plans and contract specification in the organization and any changes executed in the administration of construction projects.
• Ensure that assigned projects are managed in accordance with WSDOT policy and procedures to meet the desired scope, schedule, budget, and documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered in an environmentally responsible manner consistent with applicable laws.

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

• Registered as a Civil Engineer in the state of Washington or the ability to attain active registration within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Extensive knowledge of the following:
  1. Highway design and planning, specification, and estimate preparation,
  2. Highway construction and construction practices,
  3. Surveying and surveying practices,
  4. WSDOT highway engineering practices, technical procedures, and management processes,
  5. Management principles,
  6. WSDOT goals and objectives,
  7. Transportation industry issues and problems,
  8. Transportation design,
  9. Environmental laws, regulations, and issues,
  10. Programming and budgeting procedures,
  11. Legislative processes.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• BS in civil engineering or a related field.
• Communicate effectively, develop, and implement long-term plans; facilitate agreement between competing interests; and design and deliver highway construction contracts. 
• Effectively communicate in both a public setting and interpersonally. 
• Work with diverse groups and individuals within WSDOT and with various outside agencies and groups in order to complete assigned projects and meet the department’s goals and project requirements.

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to 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 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 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 www.uscis.gov .

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 mayearn 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. 

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 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 listed Recruiter.

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at strebal@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Design/Construction Project Engineer #1W087 in the subject line.