Design Project Team Lead (TE3)

State of Washington•King County - Shoreline, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Design Project Team Lead to provide leadership in the development of transportation projects that help keep Washington's highways safe, reliable, and efficient for the traveling public. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers and technicians in delivering high-quality project designs that support critical infrastructure improvements across the state. Your leadership will help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with WSDOT's commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on Washington's transportation system while mentoring and developing the next generation of engineering professionals.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles, typically acquired through formal education or equivalent on-the-job experience.
Ability to apply engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to the design of various transportation projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and update project schedules and plans; manage scope, time, and resources effectively; and deliver projects in compliance with applicable standards and milestones.
Skilled in reading, interpreting, analyzing, and producing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
Ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders including engineers, contractors, and the public.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Ability to travel locally or regionally to perform fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering Licensure: Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Engineering Leadership: Experience supervising, coaching, and developing engineering staff.
WSDOT Project Delivery: Experience leading or assisting in the development of a WSDOT design-bid-build project from initiation through completion.
Engineering Design Software: Experience using Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, or similar engineering design software.
Transportation Design: Experience performing technical transportation design, including vertical and horizontal alignments, geometric design, hydraulic design, and survey/right-of-way plan development.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day engineering and project development activities while ensuring assigned projects meet WSDOT design standards and are delivered within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Lead preparation and review of design documentation, environmental documentation, right-of-way plans, and PS&E packages.
Facilitate the preparation, resource loading, and updating of project schedules.
Implement quality control practices; review alignment, drainage, earthwork, and quantity calculations.
Identify project risks, monitor expenses, and raise schedule or budget concerns when needed.
Coordinate with support groups and external stakeholders to clarify scope and ensure project integration.
Supervise and mentor engineering staff, conduct performance evaluations, and support training needs.
Perform field reviews, including traversing uneven terrain, to verify data and support design decisions.