QV Inspection Engineer (TE3)

Salary : $84,520.00 - $113,639.00 Annually
Location : King County - SeaTac, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-NWR-80537
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Northwest Region
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
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 leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity

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 submittals, 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.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the QV Engineer will:

• 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.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Engineering Knowledge and Application: Demonstrated understanding of civil engineering principles and experience applying technical knowledge to transportation-related projects and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
• Design-Build Construction Inspection and Quality Management: 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.
• Leadership Skills: Strong communicator with proven ability to lead and coach subordinate staff, including evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and resolving personnel issues.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis: Experience reading, interpreting, analyzing, and reviewing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated research and analytical skills to examine issues, evaluate options, and propose alternative solutions while maintaining strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Interpersonal and Collaborative Effectiveness: 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.
• Technology and Software Proficiency: Experience using personal computers and proficiency with associated software, including Microsoft Suite products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• 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.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Agency Standards and Systems Familiarity: Experience or familiarity applying transportation agency manuals, standards, specifications, or internal systems in support of design, construction, or contract administration activities.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

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 a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.
Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference QV Inspection Engineer #80537 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01

Which of the following best describes your experience applying civil engineering principles and technical knowledge to transportation-related projects?

• I have independently applied civil engineering principles to complex transportation projects, evaluated technical issues, developed and recommended engineering solutions, and provided technical guidance to others.
• I have independently applied civil engineering principles to transportation projects, analyzed technical issues, and recommended appropriate engineering solutions.
• I have applied civil engineering principles to transportation-related work and assisted with analyzing technical issues and developing engineering solutions.
• I have academic or entry-level experience applying civil engineering principles but limited professional experience with transportation projects.
• I do not have experience applying civil engineering principles to transportation-related projects.

02

Do you have professional experience serving as a construction inspector or quality management professional on a design-build transportation project?

• Yes
• No

03

Please briefly describe your experience serving as a construction inspector or quality management professional on a design-build transportation project. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
04

Which of the following best describes your experience leading, coaching, and developing subordinate staff?

• I have directly supervised staff; regularly evaluated performance, identified and addressed training and development needs, provided coaching, and successfully resolved complex personnel or performance issues.
• I have directly supervised staff and have experience evaluating performance, providing coaching, identifying training needs, and addressing employee performance or workplace issues.
• I have served in a lead or project leadership capacity, providing direction, coaching, training, or feedback to staff, but have had limited formal supervisory responsibility.
• I have provided technical guidance, training, or mentoring to coworkers or less-experienced staff but have not served in a formal lead or supervisory role.
• I do not have experience leading, coaching, supervising, or mentoring staff.

05

Please briefly describe your experience leading, coaching, and developing subordinate staff. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
06

Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and interpreting contract documents and technical information for transportation or construction projects?

• I have independently reviewed and analyzed complex contract plans, specifications, provisions, and cost estimates; identified discrepancies or potential risks; evaluated their technical and contractual implications; and recommended solutions in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• I have independently reviewed and interpreted contract plans, specifications, provisions, and cost estimates to evaluate construction requirements and determine compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• I have regularly reviewed construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates and assisted with analyzing technical information and determining compliance with project requirements.
• I have limited experience reviewing plans, specifications, or cost estimates and have primarily performed this work under the direction of experienced engineers or project staff.
• I do not have professional experience reviewing or interpreting contract plans, specifications, or cost estimates.

07

Please briefly describe your experience reviewing and interpreting contract documents and technical information for transportation or construction projects. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
08

Please briefly describe your experience reviewing and interpreting contract documents and technical information for transportation or construction projects. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.
09

Do you have the ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain?

• Yes
• No

10

How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Direct Email Notification
• WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
• Career Fair
• Monster
• WorkSource
• AASHTO
• "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
• Radio advertisement
• WSDOT Employment Site
• Careers.wa.gov
• governmentjobs.com
• Other (specify below)

11

If you selected 'Other' on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:
Required Question