Electrical & Cement Lab Testing Engineer

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Healthcare Benefits

Public Service

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Tumwater, WA, seeks an Electrical and Cement Testing Engineer to perform complex laboratory testing of cementitious materials, electrical components, and traffic control equipment. This role supports statewide construction projects within the Specialty Services Section.

You will gain hands-on experience in a specialized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and operate a variety of instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Proficient in working independently, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of material testing procedures and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, verification, confirmation, and forensic testing of cementitious materials and aggregates.
• Test electrical materials and components using specialized laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical materials and conduct diagnostic testing and calibration.
• Safely operate forklifts and move laboratory inventory and materials.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment calibration and repairs.

Skills

Independent Work

Prioritization

Laboratory Equipment

Materials Testing

Engineering Knowledge

Testing Procedures

Communication

Equipment Calibration

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Safety

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Tools

Forklift

Laboratory Instruments

Testing Equipment

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Tumwater, WA, seeks an Electrical and Cement Testing Engineer to perform complex laboratory testing of cementitious materials, electrical components, and traffic control equipment. This role supports statewide construction projects within the Specialty Services Section.

You will gain hands-on experience in a specialized laboratory environment, ensuring compliance with standards and safety.