QV Inspection Engineer (TE3)

DGS Office of External Affairs; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Verification Engineer role on a major design-build transportation project in SeaTac, WA ensures strict quality control and assurance across design and construction submittals. The engineer guides compliance with project requirements and oversees the Design-Builder's QA/QC activities.

Reporting to the Project Engineer and Field Operations Manager, the position supervises field staff, reviews specifications, and leads the State's quality verification processes through final design and

Qualifications

• Understanding of civil engineering principles applied to transportation projects.
• Experience as a construction project inspector with quality management expertise.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coach and supervise staff.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Design-Builder's quality control and assurance activities.
• Review design and construction submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor adherence to WSDOT standards and contractual obligations.
• Lead the State's Quality Verification processes through final design and construction.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transportation projects

Quality management

Construction inspection

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Quality Verification Engineer serves as a critical oversight role for a complex design-build transportation project in SeaTac, WA. The engineer will oversee the Design-Builder's quality control and assurance activities, review design and construction submittals, monitor compliance with project requirements, and lead the State's Quality Verification processes throughout final design and construction. This position supervises assigned field construction staff and works closely with the Project Engineer and Field Operations Manager to ensure the project meets WSDOT's standards and contractual requirements.

Key qualifications:

• Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles applied to transportation projects
• Experience serving as a construction project inspector on design-build projects with quality management expertise
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to coach and supervise subordinate staff
• Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate state-owned vehicles; ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and traverse rough terrain
• WSDOT Construction Inspector Certification Program within 12 months of employment