Hybrid Transportation Project Engineer & Leader

State of Washington; Kelso (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks two Assistant Area Engineers in Kelso and Chehalis to support Project Engineers in delivering highway design and construction that meet standards while staying on scope, schedule, and budget. You will help ensure safety, constructability, and accessibility across modes of transportation.

Safety, sustainable practices, and a collaborative workplace culture are emphasized as you lead professional staff, interns, and consultants to

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering Certification for Civil Engineering.
• Licensed as a Civil Professional Engineer in Washington or eligible to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Extensive experience in transportation engineering, highway design, construction, and PS&E.[WSDOT context]
• Proven ability to lead complex projects through planning, environmental review, design, and delivery.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and multi-project coordination skills.
• Effective communication with leadership, agencies, contractors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Engineer to plan budget, schedule, and workforce for Capital Improvement and Preservation programs.
• Lead an office of engineers, interns, and consultants in design and contract development per policy and standards.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, constructability, and permitting requirements.
• Communicate professionally with leadership, colleagues, agencies, customers, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with citizens, media, elected officials, contractors, and consultants to plan, build, maintain, and operate transportation systems.
• Report project status to regional and state management to support accountability.
• Coordinate input and resolve conflicts with internal and external parties; prepare for PE stamping where required.
• Ensure environmentally responsible project delivery and compliance with standards.

Skills

Civil PE

Civil Engineering

Transportation design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Growth mindset

Service oriented

Job description

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks two Assistant Area Engineers in Kelso and Chehalis to support Project Engineers in delivering highway design and construction that meet standards while staying on scope, schedule, and budget. You will help ensure safety, constructability, and accessibility across modes of transportation.

Safety, sustainable practices, and a collaborative workplace culture are emphasized as you lead professional staff, interns, and consultants to