Development Services Engineer (TE3)

About the role

The Development Services Engineer 3 plays a crucial role in shaping Washington's transportation system by overseeing and reviewing engineering designs and documentation to ensure compliance with WSDOT standards and requirements. This role involves providing technical oversight, performing site inspections, and collaborating with developers, consultants, contractors, local agencies, and tribal partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections to ensure adherence to WSDOT standards and policies.
• Independently serve as Development Services and Local Agency Construction Representative for Developer and Local Agency Roadway Improvement Projects on WSDOT right-of-way.
• Enforce Developer and Local Agency compliance with applicable Standard Plans, Specifications, State Laws, Policies.
• Provide construction engineering expertise and guidance to Developers, Local Agencies, and their Contractors.
• Conduct Pre-Construction Conferences and represent WSDOT in other meetings with Developers, Local Agency Officials, Contractors, Utility Companies.
• Perform final project acceptance inspections and recommend release of the surety bond.
• Review and approve contractor’s Request for Approval of Materials Sources (RAMS).
• Schedule the activities of other WSDOT specialists.
• Administer review and acceptance of Traffic Control Plans with the Olympic Region Traffic Office.
• Enforce Contractor compliance with the approved Traffic Control Plans and the proper construction safety standards for work performed on WSDOT right-of-way.

Qualifications

• Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated experience applying engineering principles, methods, and practices to project management in transportation or construction environments.
• Project Oversight: Ability to oversee and review engineering designs and documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and constructability.
• Technical and Digital Proficiency: Advanced skills in operating Windows-based systems and engineering software, including MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), MS Teams, cloud-based platforms, and system databases for project tracking and information management.
• Communication Skills: Advanced skills in professional communication, specifically in communicating technical information effectively and professionally to a diverse audience, including those with non-technical backgrounds, virtually, by phone, and in person.
• Leadership: Skills to lead a diverse workforce by fostering collaboration across boundaries, building and maintaining effective teams.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
• Travel and Flexible Work Hours: Willingness to travel to sites across 7 counties and work occasional nights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Knowledge and Technical Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of WSDOT civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, or related engineering principles, methods, and standards.
• Professional Engineering Credentials: Ability to apply engineering judgment and ethical practice consistent with recognized certification or licensure requirements.
• Project and Program Management: Proven ability to coordinate, manage, and deliver multiple engineering projects involving interdisciplinary teams, support groups, stakeholders, and partnering agencies.
• Plan and Specification Review: Skilled in reviewing, interpreting, and validating engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with applicable WSDOT standards and requirements.
• Engineering Analysis and Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex engineering challenges, develop alternative approaches, and recommend effective technical solutions.

Important Notes

This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. In addition to the salary range listed, a general wage increase of 2% will be applied for all state employees on July 1, 2026.

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.

Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!

Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Contact Us

To inquire about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov Please be sure to reference Development Services Engineer #30181 in the subject line.