Salary : $93,227.00 - $125,433.00 Annually
Location : King County - Seattle - Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-NWR-80481
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Urban Mobility Access & Mega Programs
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer 4 to join our SR 520 Corridor Design-Build Office as the Utilities Construction Supervisor in Seattle, WA! In this key leadership role, you will play a vital part in delivering one of Washington's most complex and high-profile transportation infrastructure projects. As a member of the Design-Build Project Team, you will lead utility construction coordination, inspection, and quality verification efforts, ensuring utility work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with contract requirements, project schedules, and engineering standards. Your expertise will help keep critical utility relocations on track while supporting the successful delivery of transportation improvements that enhance safety, mobility, and reliability for the traveling public.
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Utilities Construction Supervisor will:

• Provide senior-level coordination and resolution of utility-related construction issues associated with SR 520 and related transportation projects.
• Coordinate with utility owners, contractors, local agencies, consultants, WSDOT specialty groups, project leadership, and the Utility Lead Inspector
• Review utility construction plans, work plans, permits, utility owner requirements, schedules, status reports, and issue documentation elevated by the Utility Lead Inspector to determine impacts to safety, operations, schedule, contract compliance, or project delivery.
• Evaluate escalated utility construction issues by reviewing available documentation, consulting with assigned staff or technical specialists, determining next steps, and resolving issues within delegated authority.
• Elevate utility-related issues to the Construction Project Engineer when they require project level direction, contract action, cost or schedule decision, design clarification, or management approval.
• Support response to significant utility conflicts, outages, service disruptions, and third-party damages by coordinating notifications, tracking response actions, and communicating status to project leadership and affected utility owners.
• Participate in utility coordination, construction, safety, and project status meetings to provide expertise on utility-related risks, decisions, unresolved issues, and required management actions.
• Oversee the utility construction quality verification program performed by the Utility Lead Inspector and assigned quality verification inspectors.

Qualifications

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

• Construction Engineering & Utility Coordination: Demonstrated advanced knowledge of transportation construction engineering principles, utility coordination, construction inspection, and quality verification practices. Ability to ensure construction activities comply with engineering standards, contract requirements, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Utility Systems Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of utility construction systems and infrastructure, including water distribution, electrical, electronic, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), mechanical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and fire and life safety systems. Ability to apply this knowledge to support utility coordination, construction oversight, and project delivery.
• Technical Plan Review & Contract Interpretation: Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering plans, specifications, contract documents, shop drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and related construction documentation to ensure accurate implementation and compliance with project requirements.
• Construction Leadership & Project Coordination: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, oversee, and supervise complex utility, roadway, or transportation construction activities involving multidisciplinary teams, contractors, utility owners, consultants, local agencies, and other project stakeholders while supporting project schedules, safety, and quality objectives.
• Construction Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to evaluate construction issues, identify risks, and develop practical, timely solutions related to schedule, safety, quality, utility conflicts, contract compliance, and project delivery while exercising sound engineering judgment.
• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and effective working relationships. Skilled in communicating technical information clearly and professionally, organizing competing priorities, making informed decisions, and resolving complex issues with diverse stakeholders.
• 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:

• Construction Administration: Demonstrated knowledge of transportation construction administration principles, documentation practices, and contract administration processes. Ability to apply established procedures, standards, and documentation requirements to support compliant and efficient project delivery.
• Design-Build & Alternative Project Delivery: Demonstrated knowledge of Design-Build or other alternative project delivery methods and the ability to work effectively within complex, multidisciplinary construction environments involving multiple stakeholders and overlapping project activities.
• Quality Verification & Construction Systems: Demonstrated knowledge of construction quality verification processes and contract administration practices, including experience using project management systems to support submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), change management, project records, or other construction documentation and tracking functions.
• Utility Coordination & Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated knowledge of utility owner agreements, third-party coordination requirements, and collaborative construction practices. Ability to effectively coordinate with utility owners, consultants, contractors, local agencies, and other stakeholders to support project delivery while maintaining compliance with project requirements, schedules, and agreements.

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.
• 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 Utilities Construction Supervisor #80481 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 Med