Design Project Team Lead (TE3
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Location: Shoreline
Posting number: 26
DOT-NWR-12507m-1
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Northwest Region
Job classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Public Safety, Transportation, Project Management
Summary
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 Design Project Team Lead to provide leadership in the development of transportation projects that help keep Washington's highways safe, reliable, and efficient for the traveling public. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers and technicians in delivering high-quality project designs that support critical infrastructure improvements across the state. Your leadership will help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with WSDOT's commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Washington's transportation system while mentoring and developing the next generation of engineering professionals.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
- Coordinate day-to-day engineering and project development activities while ensuring assigned projects meet WSDOT design standards and are delivered within established scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead preparation and review of design documentation, environmental documentation, right-of-way plans, and PS&E packages.
- Facilitate the preparation, resource loading, and updating of project schedules.
- Implement quality control practices; review alignment, drainage, earthwork, and quantity calculations.
- Identify project risks, monitor expenses, and raise schedule or budget concerns when needed.
- Coordinate with support groups and external stakeholders to clarify scope and ensure project integration.
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff, conduct performance evaluations, and support training needs.
- Perform field reviews, including traversing uneven terrain, to verify data and support design decisions.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required
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- Foundational Engineering Knowledge:
Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience. Ability to apply engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to the design of various transportation projects. - Project Management Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and update project schedules and plans; manage scope, time, and resources effectively; and deliver projects in compliance with applicable standards and milestones.
- Technical Interpretation and Analysis: Skilled in reading, interpreting, analyzing, and producing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
- Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
In addition to the competencies above, the following are also required
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- A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
- Ability to travel locally or regionally to perform fieldwork.
It is preferred that…
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