Assistant Project Engineer WMS2 Port Angeles

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT has a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer in the Port Angeles Project Engineering Office. Port Angeles is a picturesque city on the Olympic Peninsula with a deepwater harbor into the Strait of Juan De Fuca. The Assistant Project Engineer will assist in providing leadership management and engineering oversight to the Port Angeles Design/Construction Project Office. In this role you will assist in providing leadership management and engineering oversight to the Port Angeles Construction and Project DevelopmentOffice. This position will ensure through effective management and adherence to WSDOT policies that appropriate standards and Practical Design solutions are incorporated into projects and that construction contracts are administered to the expected quality safety and stewardship standards. In addition to project oversight this position will provide an inclusive office environment that values diversity and creates an atmosphere of respect for all employees and stakeholders. Your work will be pivotal in meeting the goals of this agency.

What to Expect

The Olympic Region Construction and Project Development Offices lead direct and manage delivery of the regions highway preconstruction and construction program. This position assists the Project Engineer in leading and managing an engineering field office of approximately 20 engineers and technicians responsible for the delivery of assigned design and construction projects. This work requires close coordination and cooperation with region staff and support groups HQ contractors and project stakeholders to accomplish agency goals and meet project needs and agency expectations.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theAssistant Project Engineer will:

• Assist the Project Engineer to provide leadership management and oversight to and engineering field office.
• Apply policy and standards to highway design and construction projects.
• Be responsible for deliverables pertaining to design documents and contract documentation materials certifications environmental compliance change order management EEO/COA compliance final records and contract reporting.
• Initiate personnel and staffing actions necessary to carry out program delivery.
• Ensure appropriate and optimum use of the organizations resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
• Promote a safety focused work environment; actively engage in the Safety Offices Leading Indicators program.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

• Licensed by the State of Washington State as a Professional Engineer or be licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six 6 months of employment.
• Strong engineering background with experience managing significant design and construction contracts.
• Supervisory experience.
• A valid drivers license with the ability to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Strong working knowledge of principles of management with strategic leadership abilities to build and maintain effective teams; and demonstrated interpersonal skills to a diverse interdisciplinary workforce in developing and delivering multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of the state and federal departments design and construction principles and practices contracting methods and procedures and program (budget schedule environmental quality etc. accountability.
• Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring measuring performance and making necessary course corrections to the same.
• Excellent skills in effective communication with employees peers superiors and the public; written verbal and presentation skills to communicate information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience including those with nontechnical backgrounds using a variety of electronic media.
• Skills to negotiate challenging issues with various stakeholders and facilitate agreement between competing interest groups.
• Skills to make responsible timely and effective decisions in the best interest of the department based on an array of complex and competing issues.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Two 2 years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed professional engineer in construction or design of highways bridges and related structures.
• Four 4 years of demonstrated and progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in managing a diverse workforce.
• Experience supervising public sector employees in a union environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the departments design and construction principles and practices contracting methods and procedures stewardship agreement and program (budget schedule environmental quality etc. accountability.

*To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

• This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be required to obtain a WA State PE license within six 6 months of appointment.
• This role requires periodic visits to heavy civil construction sites; site visits may be performed in inclement weather in daytime or nighttime and require traversing rough steep and uneven terrain. Periodic weekend and evening work required as needed for delivery or emergency response.
• Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular sporadic or as needed basis. Travel (of less than 70 miles round trip) is primarily to perform site/field visits attend offsite meetings meet with stakeholders or attend training. Overnight travel may be required.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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 unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found inChapter 35728 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• Application review will begin on May 8 Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more informationplease visit.

Why WSDOT

• WorkLife 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 occasional telework for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime 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 their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState 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 jobrelated competencies. NOTE: This information may 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 listed Recruiter via email.

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