Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer (TE4)

Tumwater, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 87048 - 117120

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds the record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as an Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer and support the supervision and daily operations of the Bituminous Materials Section at the State Materials Laboratory including the Bituminous Mixtures Liquid Asphalt and Nuclear Electronics this role you will assist with staff oversight laboratory operations equipment management accreditation compliance and provides onsite technical leadership to ensure all testing is performed in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) and WSDOT standards. This position will serve as a subject matter expert for bituminous materials including Hot Mix Asphalt mix designs Performance Graded binders and emulsified asphalts. Our top candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise leadership and mentoring skills effective problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage laboratory operations equipment and quality assurance in a highly regulated environment.

What to Expect

The Bituminous Materials Section is part of the Construction Division State Materials Laboratory which provides materials testing technical support and technology development for bituminous materials used by all Regions in the WSDOT construction program.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this rolethe Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer will:

Assist with supervision of the Bituminous Materials Section to ensure accurate timely testing of materials and provide accurate test reports of materials in support of the WSDOT construction program.
Ensure that AASHTO resource materials proficiency samples are tested and reported out in an accurate and timely manner.
Assist with development of yearly and biennial budgets including FTE allocation overtime laboratory supplies testing equipment maintenance and replacement costs purchasing of new technology and testing equipment.
Communicate with laboratory supervisors on Direct Project Support (DPS) and Direct Project Charges (DPC) issues.
Report onsite to the State Materials Laboratory to provide troubleshooting on laboratory testing issues assist staff with materials samples and testing procedures and ensure adherence to established standards.
Review test results prepared by employees for completeness accuracy and conformance to the standard test procedures.
Prepare test reports and communicate results with project offices and other customers.
Assume duties of the Bituminous Materials Engineer that can be delegated in their absence.
Actively participate in meetings and task groups with representatives from asphalt and asphalt paving industries to review and discuss changes to current design testing and methods of constructing pavements.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

Bituminous Materials Technical Expertise:Knowledge of the theories principles and practices related to bituminous materials testing and construction methods.
Supervisory and People Management Skills:Ability to effectively supervise staff including coaching training mentoring administering corrective action and conducting ongoing performance evaluations.
Communication and Decision-Making:Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to support scheduling and planning activities deliver presentations and training and make and implement sound decisions.
Research and Standards Development:Ability to perform research and develop evaluate and implement new or revised materials standards.
Engineering Document Interpretation:Ability to read interpret and apply contract plans special provisions standard specifications standard plans and other engineering documents with an understanding of both short- and long-term engineering implications of current and proposed standards.
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 have:

Materials Testing and Evaluation Expertise: Demonstrated experience performing materials testing and evaluation of construction materials.
Laboratory Supervision and Management: Experience supervising personnel involved in materials testing and managing the operations of a materials testing laboratory.
Advanced Bituminous Materials Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of bituminous materials including the ability to independently research analyze and apply findings to testing practices and standards.

In addition to the preferred competencies above the following is also preferred:

A valid drivers license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.

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

Important Notes

Work for this position is generally performed in an office setting with occasional site plant and field visits.
This position offers infrequent ad-hoc remote work options.
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 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 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.
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 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. 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.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at.Please be sure to reference26DOT-HQ-00696in the subject line.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

DescriptionAbout WSDOTThe 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 ...