Assistant Inspector

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 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 a construction inspection professional to support the successful delivery of transportation projects through effective inspection and contract compliance. This position plays a critical role in ensuring construction activities meet contract plans, specifications, and environmental permit requirements. By helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards, this role contributes to the reliability and quality of Washington’s transportation system.

This position directly supports WSDOT’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options for the communities we serve.

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

• Inspect construction activities for compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, and commitments.
• Verify contract materials are approved, sampled, and tested according to requirements.
• Clarify contract requirements, coordinate environmental compliance, and elevate inspection issues as needed.
• Prepare field notes, pay records, reports, photographs, and daily construction documentation using Unifier.
• Verify contractor payment requests and assist with CUF reviews and Wage Rate Interviews.
• Assist with training and mentoring assigned inspection staff.
• Collect material samples and perform field and plant testing in accordance with the WSDOT Construction Manual.
• Record and interpret test results and operate required materials testing equipment.

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

• Transportation Engineer 1 In-Training:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. OR
  • Certification as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT).
• Transportation Engineer 2:
  • Foundational Engineering Knowledge:
    Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles (e.g., structural, geotechnical, construction management, traffic, bridge, or similarly related engineering experience including but not limited to inspection and/or testing of hot mix asphalt paving, concrete placement, placement of embankment, and bridge construction/rehabilitation).
• In addition (applies to both levels):
  • Licensure: A valid driver’s license, with the ability to safely travel to and from job sites.
  • Physical Capability:
    Ability to manipulate and transport up to 40 lbs.
  • Computer and Technology Proficiency:
    Knowledge of computer technology and the ability to use software systems to support documentation, reporting, and communication
  • Growth Mindset:
    Actively demonstrates…