Structural Project Management Engineer; BE| Two Positions

Structural Project Management Engineer (BE4) | Two Positions

Apply for the Structural Project Management Engineer (BE4) position with the State of Washington.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency that plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. WSDOT maintains over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

WSDOT is seeking two motivated engineers to support delivery of transportation projects involving bridges and other critical structures. The role focuses on coordinating procurement and review of consultant‑designed projects and contributing directly to the design of highly complex structures. Candidates should have a solid foundation in structural engineering, experience managing consultant contracts, and the ability to lead the development of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

• Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with WSDOT Project Office and other support groups such as HQ Geotech and HQ Hydraulics.
• Develop scope and schedule to be included in consultant agreement and determine level of effort needed to complete the agreement scope of work.
• Estimate consultant fee for agreement scope of work, review and score consultant qualifications.
• Negotiate consultant fee and project schedule with consultants.
• Provide technical oversight/review of consultant’s work; complete consultant performance evaluations and monitor consultant’s progress and review/approve invoices.
• Coordinate project delivery with Bridge Office S&E Group and WSDOT Project Office.
• Design bridges and other transportation structures of moderate complexity.
• Provide construction support on projects with bridges and other transportation structures.

• Structural Engineering Expertise:
  Demonstrated ability to perform and verify detailed structural analysis, design calculations, and preparation of construction plans for bridges and transportation‑related structures.
• Professional Engineering Expertise:
  Ability to apply sound engineering principles and judgment to complex design challenges, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Review:
  Proficiency in reviewing and validating technical work produced by others.
• Regulatory and Policy Knowledge:
  Thorough understanding of Washington State and federal regulations, codes, and standards related to structural design, inspection, preservation, and safety.
• Communication:
  Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and requirements through email, virtual meetings and phone calls.
• Growth Mindset:
  Demonstrated commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented:
  Acts to meet the needs of others.
• Bachelor of Science in civil or structural engineering.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington (or licensed in another state with ability to obtain WA PE license within six months of hire).

• Certification as a Project Management Professional.
• Experience with structural analysis software including PGSuper and CSIBridge.
• Experience preparing and administering Consultant agreements for WSDOT.
• Experience in construction and/or inspection of transportation structures.
• Experience in developing agreement scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Experience with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.

• These positions offer limited flexible/hybrid remote work options, with required in‑office time of at least two days a week.
• Positions require a…