BITUMINOUS UNDERGROUND MINE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (EXAM)
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Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer (TE4)
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$87,048 - $117,120
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping to run a lab that tests and develops materials like asphalt used in road construction for the Washington State Department of Transportation.
You'll oversee staff, manage equipment, ensure tests meet strict standards, and act as an expert on asphalt products to support building and maintaining highways.
It's a great fit for someone with engineering experience in materials testing who enjoys leading teams and solving technical problems in a regulated setting.
Key Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of bituminous materials, including hot mix asphalt, performance graded binders, and emulsified asphalts
- Experience in laboratory operations, equipment management, and quality assurance
- Proficiency in testing standards from AASHTO, ASTM, WAQTC, and WSDOT
- Leadership and mentoring skills for supervising staff and providing technical guidance
- Problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot testing issues and ensure accurate results
- Budgeting experience for lab supplies, equipment maintenance, and FTE allocation
- Effective communication skills for reporting results and collaborating with industry groups
Full Job 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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to serve as an Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer and support the supervision and daily operations of the Bituminous Materials Section at the State Materials Laboratory, including the Bituminous Mixtures, Liquid Asphalt, and Nuclear Electronics Laboratories.
In this role, you will assist with staff oversight, laboratory operations, equipment management, accreditation compliance, and provides onsite technical leadership to ensure all testing is performed in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC), and WSDOT standards.
This position will serve as a subject matter expert for bituminous materials, including Hot Mix Asphalt mix designs, Performance Graded binders, and emulsified asphalts.
Our top candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership and mentoring skills, effective problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage laboratory operations, equipment, and quality assurance in a highly regulated environment.
What to Expect
The Bituminous Materials Section is part of the Construction Division State Materials Laboratory which provides materials testing, technical support and technology development for bituminous materials used by all Regions in the WSDOT construction program.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Bituminous Materials Engineer will:
- Assist with supervision of the Bituminous Materials Section to ensure accurate, timely testing of materials and provide accurate test reports of materials in support of the WSDOT construction program.
- Ensure that AASHTO resource materials proficiency samples are tested and reported out in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist with development of yearly and biennial budgets including FTE allocation, overtime, laboratory supplies, testing equipment maintenance and replacement costs, purchasing of new technology and testing equipment.
- Communicate with laboratory supervisors on Direct Project Support (DPS) and Direct Project Charges (DPC) issues.
- Report onsite, to the State Materials Laboratory to provide troubleshooting on laboratory testing issues, assist staff with materials samples and testing procedures, and ensure adherence to established standards.
- Review test results prepared by employees for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the standard test procedures.
- Prepare test reports and communicate results with project offices and other customers.
- Assume duties of the Bituminous Materials Engineer that can be delegated in their absence.
- Actively participate in meetings and task groups with representatives from asphalt and asphalt paving industries to review and discuss changes to current design, testing, and methods of constructing pavements.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Bituminous Materials Technical Expertise: Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices related to bituminous materials testing and construction methods.
- Supervisory and People Management Skills: Ability to effectively supervise staff, including coaching, training, mentoring, administering corrective action, and conducting ongoing performance evaluations.
- Communication and Decision-Making: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to support scheduling and planning activities, deliver presentations and training, and make and implement sound decisions.
- Research and Standards Development: Ability to perform research and develop, evaluate, and implement new or revised materials standards.
- Engineering Document Interpretation: Ability to read, interpret, and apply contract plans, special provisions, standard specifications, standard plans, and other engineering documents, with an understanding of both short- and long-term engineering implications of current and proposed standards.
- 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 have:
- Materials Testing and Evaluation Expertise: Demonstrated experience performing materials testing and evaluation of construction materials.
- Laboratory Supervision and Management: Experience supervising personnel involved in materials testing and managing the operations of a materials testing laboratory.
- Advanced Bituminous Materials Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of bituminous materials, including the ability to independently research, analyze, and apply findings to testing practices and standards.
In addition to the preferred competencies above, the following is also preferred:
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- Work for this position is generally performed in an office setting with occasional site, plant, and field visits.
- This position offers infrequent ad-hoc remote work options.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- 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, please visit www.uscis.gov
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 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees 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.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
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. NOTE: This information may 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 listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-00696 in the subject line.
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