Salary : $122,400.00 - $149,724.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-OR-3W017
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Olympic Region
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking an experienced Assistant Regional Construction Engineer to join the Olympic Region in Lacey, WA. In this influential leadership role, you'll provide strategic direction, engineering oversight, and program management for construction activities across as many as four Project Engineering Offices. You'll help ensure transportation projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with WSDOT policies, contract requirements, and the agency's commitment to quality, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
As a key member of the regional leadership team, you'll make independent decisions, provide guidance on staffing and resource allocation, and support the successful delivery of the region's construction program. Your leadership will directly advance WSDOT's mission by delivering resilient transportation infrastructure while fostering a workplace built on respect, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Regional Construction Engineer will:

• Provides leadership and senior-level direction, support, management and engineering oversight of the construction program activities for up to four Project Engineering Offices to ensure the construction program is delivered in conformance with applicable policies and department expectations for customer service, transparency, and accountability.
• Collaborate and build effective working relationships, internally and externally to accomplish organizational goals.
• Represent WSDOT via email, telephone, or in person with the public, media, industry, FHWA, local agencies and elected officials.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective strategies to optimize utilization of staff and resources for successful delivery of the Region Construction program.
• Model leadership and performance characteristics that promote professionalism, integrity, accountability and effective stewardship.

Qualifications

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

• Professional Licensure: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering within the State of Washington (License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six months of appointment).
• Engineering & Construction Management: Applies sound engineering judgment and extensive knowledge of construction principles, contract administration, and program delivery, including budget, schedule, environmental, and quality accountability.
• Strategic Planning and Program Management: Develops strategic plans, sets performance objectives, monitors results, and implements corrective actions to achieve program goals.
• Communication and Stakeholder Relations: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executives, employees, elected officials, industry partners, media, and the public while addressing customer needs and concerns.
• Contract Administration and Decision-Making: Ability to evaluate and resolve complex contractual issues and disputes, making timely decisions that support organizational objectives
• Leadership and Workforce Development: Demonstrated ability to leads and develops a diverse workforce while fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Driver's License: Demonstrated ability to travel to project sites as required to fulfill project responsibilities. A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Technical Civil Engineering Expertise: Advanced civil engineering knowledge, typically gained through a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Extensive progressive experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, including highways and bridges.
• Leadership & Alternative Project Delivery Management: Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams with a track record of progressively responsible supervisory experience, while effectively administering complex projects, including those delivered through alternative delivery methods.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers some flexible/hybrid remote work options and will require regular in-person office time.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the "Contact Us" section of this posting.
• 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

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.
Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Please be sure to reference Assistant Regional Construction Engineer #3W017 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 speci