NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Assistant Project Engineer (WMS Band 2)
Spokane County – Spokane, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $118K/yrWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence. They are seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to provide technical expertise and leadership in Spokane, WA, overseeing engineers and technicians in the delivery of transportation projects that support public safety and mobility.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Empower and support a large and diverse staff, with a thorough knowledge of WSDOT’s personnel management policies and procedures, to include employee development and recognition, with a focus on Core Values and Culture, performance plans, and corrective action plans
Project delivery tools to deliver projects on time and within budget successfully; administer WSDOT contracts, policies, and guidelines to manage and monitor project-level budgets effectively and to successfully negotiate/mediate contractual agreements and disputes
Use a Professional Engineering license to make engineering decisions and seal contract documents
Communicate, negotiate, and partner with a variety of individuals, both internal and external to the agency
Work across boundaries, build and sustain effective teams, form partnerships with other governmental agencies and external groups, lead change processes, and evaluate and implement process improvements
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineering Licensure and Stamping Authority: Registration as a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, or ability to obtain within one year, with demonstrated knowledge of appropriate use of professional engineering license and stamping authority
Ethical Application of Professional Engineering Judgment: Demonstrated ability to apply professional engineering judgment and exercise stamping authority in compliance with Executive Order E 1010.02, professional standards, and agency policies
Transportation Engineering Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of transportation engineering practices, standards, and technical procedures applicable to highway design and construction
Multidisciplinary Engineering Integration: Understanding of multiple engineering disciplines, including traffic, geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, environmental, and materials engineering, and the ability to integrate these disciplines into project delivery decisions
Design and Construction Engineering Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of transportation engineering principles across both design and construction phases, ensuring projects are environmentally responsible, operationally efficient, and cost-effective
Oversight of Complex Project Deliverables: Ability to lead and oversee the development, review, and approval of complex transportation design and construction deliverables to ensure compliance with standards, scope, and quality expectations
Construction Site Awareness and Physical Capability: Ability to safely access and navigate heavy highway construction sites, including walking on steep or uneven terrain and identifying potential hazards
Contract Interpretation and Administration: Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents to make sound, defensible project, construction, and contract administration decisions
Project and Resource Management: Ability to manage teams, schedules, and resources to deliver projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget
People Leadership and Talent Development: Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including mentoring staff, supporting performance management, and contributing to employee development
Inclusive Workplace Leadership: Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity, consistent with WSDOT's core values and culture
Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth
Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Complex Highway Construction Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing complex highway construction projects, including advanced contract administration, dispute resolution, and risk management
Senior-Level Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in a supervisory or senior lead capacity, particularly on large, complex, or high-visibility transportation projects
Executive and Stakeholder Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to executive leadership, non-technical stakeholders, and community audiences
Process Improvement and Organizational Effectiveness: Experience contributing to or leading process improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery efficiency, quality, or overall organizational effectiveness
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Bereavement Leave
Additional Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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