QV Inspection Engineer; TE

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  longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the Quality Verification Engineer in Sea Tac, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex design-build project while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance. Working closely with the Project Engineer and Field Operations Manager, you will help oversee the Design-Builder  quality control and quality assurance activities and lead the State  Quality Verification processes throughout final design and construction.

In this role, you will serve as a critical link between design, construction, and contract requirements. You will review and provide technical comments on preliminary design and construction submittals, monitor compliance with Design-Build requirements, and participate in utility, staging, quality, schedule, and other project task force meetings. Your expertise will help ensure the Design-Builder delivers work that meets WSDOT  standards, specifications, and contractual requirements making this an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and having a direct impact on successful project delivery.

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

• Perform quality verification and oversight of design-build construction activities.
• Plan, schedule, direct and monitor all State and consultant oversight activities
• Prepare Quality Verification audits.
• Assist Change Order preparation and processing.
• Review monthly progress payment invoices to verify % of work completed for various work schedule items. Drive a WSDOT vehicle to and from project sites.
• Transport up to 50 pounds of materials and equipment.
• Supervise the assigned field construction staff responsible for providing Quality Verification oversight, and field inspection duties for the construction project.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of staff, adjusting assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Lead by facilitating, coaching, mentoring, supporting and assisting the assigned staff.

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

• Engineering Knowledge and Application: Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles and experience applying technical knowledge to transportation-related projects and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
• Design-Build Construction Inspection and Quality Management:Experience serving as a construction project inspector on design-build projects, including implementing or supporting construction quality management processes and interpreting complex construction plans, provisions, and standards.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis: Experience reading, interpreting, analyzing, and reviewing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated research and analytical skills to examine issues, evaluate options, and propose alternative solutions while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Interpersonal and Collaborative Effectiveness: Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the ability to work effectively with project offices, team members, and support offices, fostering productive working relationships and coordinated outcomes.
• Technology and Software Proficiency: Experience using personal computers and proficiency with associated software, including Microsoft Suite products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• A valid driver  license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, work at heights of 50 feet or more, wear fall…