QV Inspection Engineer (TE3)

State of Washington•King County - SeaTac, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as the Quality Verification Engineer in SeaTac, 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’s quality control and quality assurance activities and lead the State’s 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 submittments, 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’s 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles and experience applying technical knowledge to transportation-related projects and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
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.
Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
Experience reading, interpreting, analyzing, and reviewing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
Demonstrated research and analytical skills to examine issues, evaluate options, and propose alternative solutions while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
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.
Experience using personal computers and proficiency with associated software, including Microsoft Suite products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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 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 protection harnesses or a life jacket, be able to work over water, and ride in a boat.
Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and climb ladders while wearing fall protection harnesses to perform inspection duties.
Ability to adjust work schedule to meet business needs, including responding to night and weekend calls as required
WSDOT Construction Inspector Certification Program (WSDOTCICP) – within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity applying transportation agency manuals, standards, specifications, or internal systems in support of design, construction, or contract administration activities.

Responsibilities

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.