Assistant State Construction Engineer; WMS

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 a senior construction leader to provide statewide leadership and technical oversight for the administration of WSDOT construction projects. This position.base will direct and support multiple regions and Construction Project Engineers on complex construction, contract, and policy matters, including developing and updating department construction policies to reflect current technologies, practices, and procedures. The Assistant State Construction Engineer serves as a liaison between Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), regional offices, and the construction industry;

represents the Department on agency‑industry teams; facilitates interagency and industry coordination; and provides training and mentorship to regional staff in construction administration, project management, and engineering practices. Our top candidate will bring advanced leadership, collaboration, and communication skills; sound engineering judgment; and in‑depth knowledge of construction administration.

The Construction Division is composed of two units, the State Construction Office and the State Materials Laboratory. The State Construction Office is responsible for maintaining and evolving policies and procedures regarding construction contracts including the Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and providing technical expertise for the construction and administration of the contracts to the Regions. The State Construction Office monitors and advises on legislative proposals that could impact the administration of WSDOT’s contracts, and this office has proposed and passed legislation.

This office also represents the department regarding contract administration to other state agencies, local agencies, industry and FHWA.