Assistant Structural Materials Testing 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 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 an experienced materials laboratory supervisor to direct the daily operations of assigned laboratories, ensuring testing activities are performed in compliance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and WSDOT test procedures. This position will be responsible for maintaining laboratory accreditation through AASHTO resource and the Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) by ensuring tester qualifications, equipment certification, and quality systems remain current and compliant.

• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians in performing tests to evaluate the quality of a variety of roadway and structural materials to determine acceptability for use on WSDOT construction projects statewide.
• Oversee the Physical Testing and Soils Laboratories Employee Technical Training and Evaluation Program and ensure all testing equipment is calibrated/verified in conformance with prescribed procedures.
• Serve as a contact for project engineers, regional laboratories, and numerous federal, state, county, and city engineers with regards to sampling, submittals, testing requirements, and test results.
• Serve as the Structural Materials representative on laboratory review teams.
• Review regional and private laboratories and assist the Quality Systems Engineer in preparing review reports.
• Review test results prepared by subordinate employees for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the WSDOT Standard Specifications.
• Prepare reports and communicate results with project offices and other customers.

• Materials Testing Oversight:
  Proficiency in supervising aggregate, concrete, steel, soils, rock, and geosynthetic testing and reporting activities.
• Laboratory Operations Coordination:
  Ability to schedule, prioritize, and coordinate multiple laboratory testing operations to meet operational and quality requirements.
• Laboratory Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
  Skill in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of laboratory testing equipment.
• Data Collection and Technical Reporting:
  Skills and ability to record, reduce, analyze, and interpret laboratory test data accurately and experience preparing clear, accurate, and timely technical reports and documentation.
• Leadership and Supervision:
  Demonstrated skill in supervising, training, and reviewing the work of technical staff and/or engineers.
• Organizational Management:
  Strong skills to effectively manage and coordinate the work of engineering and technical staff.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance:
  Ability to follow, enforce, and promote laboratory safety practices and procedures.
• Computer and Systems Proficiency:
  Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and databases, and the ability to learn and use other relevant software programs.
• Growth Mindset:
  Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented:
  Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state‑owned vehicles.
• Ability to travel statewide or to other states for periods of time to perform job duties.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with material exceeding 325 degrees Fahrenheit and work with a variety of chemicals in the laboratory setting.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate clothing for specific work activities.

• Advanced Materials Testing Methods:
  Extensive experience and proficiency in advanced testing methods related to hot mix asphalt (HMA), aggregate, concrete, steel, geosynthetics, rock cores, and soils obtained through certifications, formal education and/or experience.
• Equipment Calibration and Standardization:
  Experience performing or overseeing calibration, verification, and standardization of laboratory equipment.
• Laboratory Procedure and Materials Specification Development:
  Ability to develop, refine, improve and/or support laboratory testing procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency and to coordinate effectively.
• Analytical and…