Assistant Project Engineer — Highway Construction Leader (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

State employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Washington’s Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking two Assistant Project Engineers to support the Eastern Region Construction Offices in Spokane, WA. You will partner with the Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee highway projects from planning through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

Responsibilities include budget and workforce planning, coordinating with engineers, technicians, interns, and contractors,

Formación

• Must hold or obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer license within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of transportation engineering practices across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts to make sound decisions in delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated collaborative and inclusive leadership, with a growth mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage project budgets, schedules, and workforce needs.
• Lead engineers, technicians, interns, and consultants across multiple projects.
• Negotiate and resolve contract issues, changes, and disputes.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure constructability and alignment.
• Ensure compliance with policies, environmental requirements, and standards.
• Report project status to regional and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and the public to resolve issues.

Conocimientos

PE license

Transportation eng.

Engineering judgment

Project delivery

Team leadership

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Service orientation

Descripción del empleo

The State of Washington’s Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking two Assistant Project Engineers to support the Eastern Region Construction Offices in Spokane, WA. You will partner with the Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee highway projects from planning through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

Responsibilities include budget and workforce planning, coordinating with engineers, technicians, interns, and contractors,