Office Engineer - Transportation Projects

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 currently seeking a motivated Office Engineer (TE3) to join the Northwest Region’s SnoKing Construction Office. In this leadership role, you will oversee contract administration and office engineering functions that keep complex transportation construction projects moving forward. This position contributes directly to the safety, reliability, and quality of Washington’s infrastructure by ensuring contract compliance, maintaining accurate project documentation, supporting equitable contractor payment processes, and guiding an engineering and technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical problem-solving, team leadership, and collaboration with diverse project partners in a fast-paced construction environment.

What to Expect
In this role, you will manage contract processes, support daily project management functions, and supervise assigned staff. Your work will ensure projects meet contract requirements, stay on schedule, and maintain high-quality documentation. This position includes coordination with contractors, project engineers, specialty groups, and external partners.

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

• Supervising office engineering staff by planning, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; and supporting training and development.
• Developing Estimate-to-Complete by analyzing remaining scope, forecasting on staffing needs, and evaluating schedule impacts to project costs.
• Overseeing contract payment processes, including reviewing field documentation, verifying quantities, and ensuring compliance before issuing payments.
• Managing contract change processes by analyzing issues, calculating estimates, and preparing change orders and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating with project engineers, field staff, contractors, and specialty groups to clarify scope, confirm details, and support timely resolution of change-order work.
• Preparing and reviewing plan change notices, control sets, and formal correspondence documenting decisions and contract actions.
• Providing regular updates to managers and project leaders about project status, contract changes, and emerging risks and schedule impacts.
• Overseeing the flow of RFIs and submittals, ensuring timely internal and external coordination and responses.
• Tracking and managing project documents using systems such as Primavera P6, Unifier, CCIS, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Tracking project utilization goals such as DBE utilizations and apprenticeship requirements using B2Gnow and L&I database.
• Maintaining complete and accurate project records, including compliance documentation and closeout materials.
• Developing agendas, preparing documents, and leading meetings related to project coordination, compliance, and schedule impacts.
• Reviewing contractor schedules and assisting with developing the owner’s schedule, providing analysis of delays and schedule risks.
• Perform other duties as needed to support project and organizational goals.

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

• Construction Contract Administration: Experience applying civil engineering principles, practices, and methods to support the administration and oversight of transportation construction projects.
• Leadership & Staff Support: Demonstrated ability to lead tasks and coordinate multiple staff and concurrent construction projects ensuring work is completed in accordance with engineering standards, contract requirements, and project goals.
• Project Coordination & Controls: Proficiency in managing construction schedules, changing order processes, and project controls, including tracking progress, evaluating impacts, and supporting documentation for contract adjustments.
• Analytical & Quantitative Skills: Experience using strong mathematical and analytical skills to develop accurate quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and verification of contract pay items.
• Technical & Administrative Communication: Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise technical correspondence, reports, memos, and contractor communications.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Construction Office Engineering: Experience supporting active construction projects through office engineering functions, including documentation, payment review, and coordination with field teams.
• Staff Supervision: Competence supervising technical or engineering staff, including directing workloads for multiple team members.
• Contract Administration: Knowledge and experiences with contract administration procedures of different project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Progressive Design-Build.
• Standards & Manual Proficiency: Knowledge of the WSDOT Construction Manual, Design Manual requirements, and applicable utility coordination standards.
• Software & Systems Proficiency: Skill in using Primavera P6, Unifier, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office applications to support project administration.
• Technical Certification: Certification in civil engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions for 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 are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• 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.
• 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 State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at sidra.fields@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-NWR-13339 in the subject line.