Hybrid Assistant Project Engineer - Transportation Lead

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Public service benefits

Job summary

The 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 construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment while meeting state and federal requirements.

This role combines office and field work with leadership responsibilities, technical

Qualifications

• Registration as a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer or the ability to obtain a Washinton State PE license within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated professional engineering judgment and stamping authority in compliance with standards and policies.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering across design, construction, traffic, geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, environmental and materials.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and contracts to inform sound, defensible construction decisions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets, schedules, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project budgets, schedules, and workforce needs to deliver construction programs.
• Lead and support engineers, technicians, interns, and consultants delivering multiple transportation projects.
• Communicate, negotiate, and resolve contract issues, disputes, and change orders.
• Coordinate with design teams during project development to ensure alignment and constructability.
• Ensure projects are delivered in compliance with WSDOT policies, environmental requirements, and contract standards.
• Report project status and key updates to regional and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, contractors, and the public to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Review and approve construction changes and certify compliance with engineering standards using professional engineering judgment.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Leadership

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Washington PE licensure

Job description

The 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 construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment while meeting state and federal requirements.

This role combines office and field work with leadership responsibilities, technical