QV Inspection Engineer (TE3)

State of Washington; SeaTac (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in SeaTac, WA seeks a skilled Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the Quality Verification Engineer. Lead quality control and assurance for a complex design-build project, coordinating with the Project Engineer and Field Operations Manager.

You will review submittals, monitor compliance with design-build requirements, and participate in task force meetings across utility, staging, and schedule areas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles and their application to transportation projects.
• Experience serving as a construction project inspector on design-build projects and applying quality management processes.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with personnel management experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review plans, specifications and cost estimates per project requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to evaluate issues, options, and solutions with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design-build construction activities for quality verification and oversight.
• Plan, schedule, direct and monitor state and consultant oversight activities.
• Prepare Quality Verification audits and participate in change order processes.
• Review monthly invoices to verify work completion and progress.
• Supervise field staff responsible for quality verification and inspections.
• Coordinate with project offices and teams to ensure staffing aligns with workload.
• Mentor staff and promote collaborative problem solving.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction inspection

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the Quality Verification Engineer in SeaTac, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex design-build project while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance. Working closely with the Project Engineer and Field Operations Manager, you will help oversee the Design-Builder’s quality control and quality assurance activities and lead the State’s Quality Verification processes throughout final design and construction.

In this role, you will serve as a critical link between design, construction, and contract requirements. You will review and provide technical comments on preliminary design and construction submittals, monitor compliance with Design-Build requirements, and participate in utility, staging, quality, schedule, and other project task force meetings. Your expertise will help ensure the Design-Builder delivers work that meets WSDOT’s standards, specifications, and contractual requirements making this an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and having a direct impact on successful project delivery.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the QV Engineer will:

• Perform quality verification and oversight of design-build construction activities.
• Plan, schedule, direct and monitor all State and consultant oversight activities
• Prepare Quality Verification audits.
• Assist Change Order preparation and processing.
• Review monthly progress payment invoices to verify % of work completed for various work schedule items. Drive a WSDOT vehicle to and from project sites.
• Transport up to 50 pounds of materials and equipment.
• Supervise the assigned field construction staff responsible for providing Quality Verification oversight, and field inspection duties for the construction project.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Lead by facilitating, coaching, mentoring, supporting and assisting the assigned staff.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Engineering Knowledge and Application: Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles and experience applying technical knowledge to transportation-related projects and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
• Design-Build Construction Inspection and Quality Management:Experience serving as a construction project inspector on design-build projects, including implementing or supporting construction quality management processes and interpreting complex construction plans, provisions, and standards.
• Leadership Skills: Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis: Experience reading, interpreting, analyzing, and reviewing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated research and analytical skills to examine issues, evaluate options, and propose alternative solutions while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Interpersonal and Collaborative Effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to work effectively with project offices, team members, and support offices, fostering productive working relationships and coordinated outcomes.
• Technology and Software Proficiency: Experience using personal computers and proficiency with associated software, including Microsoft Suite products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, work at heights of 50 feet or more, wear fall protection harnesses or a life jacket, be able to work over water, and ride in a boat.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and climb ladders while wearing fall protection harnesses to perform inspection duties.
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet business needs, including responding to night and weekend calls as required
• WSDOT Construction Inspector Certification Program (WSDOTCICP) – within 12 months of employment.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Agency Standards and Systems Familiarity:Experience or familiarity applying transportation agency manuals, standards, specifications, or internal systems in support of design, construction, or contract administration activities.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• PlanFor Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [e-mail]. Please be sure to reference QV Inspection Engineer #80537 in the subject line.