Construction Compliance Inspector In-Training

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!

WSDOT is currently seeking three Construction Compliance Inspectors (TE2) in Bothell, WA to support the I-405/SR 167 Corridor Program, a highly visible, multibillion-dollar construction program focused on delivering an integrated, multimodal corridor that improves safety, mobility, and reliability throughout the Northwest Region. In this role, you will perform Quality Verification inspections and other transportation engineering work in the office, lab, and field to ensure Design-Build projects comply with contract requirements and meet established quality standards.

Your work will help manage transportation risks, protect the traveling public, and support the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce throughout Washington.

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

• Apply engineering principles to verify construction work meets design standards, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Evaluate field conditions and recommend corrective actions based on engineering judgment.
• Inspect project sites and evaluate project work.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data into Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs).
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
• Monitor construction schedule, delays, and potential change order issues.
• Develop, maintain, and perform Quality Verification audits.
• Perform occasional material sampling and testing.

These are Transportation Engineer 2 positions. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the positions at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

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

• Engineering Knowledge and Application:Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and applying engineering and mathematical concepts (i.e. calculus, trigonometry, and construction-related math) to analyze, evaluate, and solve transportation-related project challenges.
• Inspection & Compliance Expertise: Experience conducting environmental and construction inspections for bridges, structures, stormwater systems, utilities, and other transportation infrastructure to verify compliance with contract requirements, plans, permits, and regulatory commitments.
• Technical Interpretation: Skill in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards (e.g., WSDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO) to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend corrective actions.
• Quality Verification & Documentation: Proficiency in preparing inspection reports, daily logs, audit documentation, and photographic records, to support compliance tracking, project decision-making, and quality assurance.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience clearly and respectfully communicating concise technical and contractual information to internal teams, external stakeholders, and contractors, both verbally and in writing, with attention to audience and context.
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