Structural Project Management Engineer (BE4)

Washington State Department of Transportation; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 93,288 - 125,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Public service benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated engineer to support delivery of transportation projects involving bridges and other structures.

You will coordinate procurement and review of consultant-designed projects and contribute to design of complex structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in civil or structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in WA or ability to obtain WA license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and review of consultant-designed projects.
• Develop and review detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical oversight and review of consultants' work.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design calculations

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

PGSuper

CSIBridge

MS Office

Job description

Salary : $93,288.00 - $125,544.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-04952

Department: Dept. of Transportation

Division: Headquarters

Opening Date: 07/23/2026

Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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 motivated and skilled engineer to support the successful delivery of transportation projects involving bridges and other critical structures. This position plays a key role in coordinating the procurement and review of consultant-designed projects and contribute directly to the design of highly complex structures. Strong candidates will have a solid foundation in structural engineering, experience managing consultant contracts, and the ability to lead the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Attention to detail, strong project coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering safe, efficient infrastructure are essential for success in this role.

What To Expect

• Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with WSDOT Project Office and project needs with other support groups such as HQ Geotech and HQ Hydraulics.
• Develop scope and schedule to be included in consultant agreement and determine level of effort needed to complete the agreement scope of work.
• Estimate consultant fee for agreement scope of work, review and score consultant qualifications.
• Negotiate consultant fee and project schedule with consultants.
• Provide technical oversight/review of consultant's work; complete consultant performance evaluations and monitor consultant's progress and review/approve invoices.
• Coordinate project delivery with Bridge Office S&E Group and WSDOT Project Office.
• Design bridges and other transportation structures of moderate complexity.
• Provide construction support on projects with bridges and other transportation structures.

Qualifications

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

• Structural Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated ability to perform and verify detailed structural analysis, design calculations, and preparation of construction plans for bridges and transportation-related structures.
• Professional Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated ability to apply sound engineering principles and judgment to complex design challenges, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Review: Proficient in reviewing and validating technical work produced by others to ensure accuracy, constructability, and adherence to design standards and project requirements.
• Regulatory and Policy Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Washington State and federal regulations, codes, and standards related to structural design, inspection, preservation, and safety.
• Communication: Demonstrate the ability to effectively comminate technical concepts and requirements through email, virtual meetings and phone calls.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the following are also required:

• A bachelor of science degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.

It Is Preferred That Qualified Candidates Also Have

• Project Management: Certification as a Project Management Professional.
• Structural Analysis Software: Experience with using structural analysis software including PGSuper and CSIBridge.
• Consultant Agreement Administration: Experience preparing and administering Consultant agreements for WSDOT.
• Transportation Structure Construction & Inspection: Experience in construction and/or inspection of transportation structures.
• Scope, Schedule & Fee Development: Experience in developing agreement scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Design Standards & Specifications: Experience with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
• Bridge Design Codes & Seismic Standards: Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting. Important Notes
• This position offers limited flexible/hybrid remote work options, with required in-office time of at least two (2) days a week.
• This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six (6) months of hire.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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 Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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, please visit ;

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees 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.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.