Hybrid Transportation Engineer III: Lead Design & Construction

State of Washington; Wenatchee (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 to lead design and construction activities within the Project Engineering Office. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable highway projects while ensuring compliance with standards and contracts.

The position emphasizes project oversight, mentorship, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance infrastructure across Washington. Hybrid remote options available.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of transportation engineering principles and experience applying concepts, standards, and practices in the delivery of transportation projects.
• Experience in preparing and managing project development schedules.
• Experience in leading, training, and overseeing staff in the successful completion of project work.
• Experience inspecting contractor work, including preparing field note records and daily reports and ensuring contractor compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience evaluating data, using standard engineering software to create designs and plan sheets, and preparing records, estimates, and other documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including coordinating with diverse audiences and running meetings.
• Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Demonstrates willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee contracts and design documentation for State Highway projects, including reports, contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Manage project development schedules, coordinate deliverables and milestones with support offices, project engineers, and outside partners, and report project status, schedule, and budget to Engineering Management.
• Direct complex and multiple small-scale design projects through design and plan preparation, including roadway, environmental, right of way, access control, and specialized engineering features.
• Perform CADD and computer-aided design work, evaluate field and engineering data, and analyze accident, traffic, hydraulics, environmental constraints, and design standards to support project development.
• Mentor others in the proper implementation of WSDOT design processes, design documentation, inspection methods, and contract requirements.
• Serve as Chief Inspector for multiple construction projects, overseeing contractor work and ensuring compliance with contract plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Direct and perform construction inspection activities, including staking, field data and paying quantities, earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, drainage, highway structures, materials testing, and plant operations.
• Coordinate with contractors, Office Engineers, and engineering staff; prepare and coordinate contract estimates and final records; and document contract work and field activities.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Project Management

Leadership

Construction Inspection

Roadway Design

Communication

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

OpenRoads

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hiring a Transportation Engineer 3 to lead design and construction activities within the Project Engineering Office. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable highway projects while ensuring compliance with standards and contracts.

The position emphasizes project oversight, mentorship, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance infrastructure across Washington. Hybrid remote options available.