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Structural Laboratory Testing Engineer (TE3)
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$78,912 - $106,104
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing and running tests on construction materials like steel, concrete, and aggregates in a state transportation lab to ensure safe roads and bridges.
You'll handle daily operations, train staff, analyze data, and coordinate with other engineers while keeping everything up to standards.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on lab experience who is organized, good at leading a team, and passionate about quality in public infrastructure.
Key Requirements
- Proficiency in conducting aggregate, concrete, and steel testing, including sample preparation and standard procedures
- Ability to schedule, prioritize, and coordinate multiple laboratory testing activities
- Extensive knowledge in operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting using specialized software
- Skills in training and supervising engineers and technicians
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities for quality assurance and compliance
- Ability to represent the department in meetings with external agencies and consultants
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 skilled and motivated Transportation Engineer 3 to serve as a Structural Laboratory Testing Engineer for the State Materials Laboratory located in Tumwater, WA.
This position will oversee laboratory testing programs, daily operations, scheduling, training, and quality assurance, while serving as a technical specialist.
The successful candidate will, with minimal supervision, apply agency policies, standards, and engineering principles to plan and carry out work, exercise professional judgment in selecting and adapting testing methods and assign and review the work of engineers and technicians.
In this role you will also be responsible for ensuring accurate data analysis and documentation, maintaining equipment calibration and compliance records, and representing the Department in meetings with external agencies and consultants.
A strong candidate will demonstrate technical experience in materials testing, staff development skills, and strong organizational and analytical abilities.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Structural Laboratory Testing Engineer will:
- Schedule, prioritize and coordinate testing of several laboratories including steel, concrete, and aggregate laboratories and be responsible for all aspects of testing in the assigned.
- Ensure that tester qualifications and equipment verifications are kept current, and remain qualified in testing steel, concrete, and aggregate and help with testing in other laboratories as needed.
- Troubleshoot and run diagnostic tests, input and analyze data into specialized software programs for steel testing equipment to produce test reports.
- Coordinate with project engineers, federal, county, and city engineers to arrange delivery, testing parameters and report requirements.
- Record, reduce, interpret and report test data; write and interpret test reports, new test procedures, and ensure all reports are reported per the procedure and use best engineer practices.
- Prepare, check and correct testing data entries performed by engineers and technicians.
- Coordinate inter-laboratory and intra-laboratory testing and training.
- Assist in the calibration and verification of test equipment.
- Prepare, check and correct testing data entries performed by engineers and technicians.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Materials Testing Procedures: Proficiency in conducting aggregate, concrete, and steel testing, including sample preparation and execution of standard test procedures.
- Laboratory Operations Coordination: Ability to schedule, prioritize, and coordinate multiple laboratory testing activities to meet operational and project needs.
- Laboratory Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Extensive knowledge in operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory testing equipment.
- Data Management and Analysis: Ability to accurately record, reduce, interpret, and manage test data using laboratory software and computer applications.
- Technical Supervision and Training: Demonstrated experience in supervising, training, and reviewing the work of technicians and engineers in a laboratory setting.
- Organization and Documentation Control: Strong organizational skills to track samples, maintain records, and manage laboratory documentation.
- Communication and Presentation: Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
- Safety Compliance and Enforcement: Ability to follow, enforce, and promote laboratory safety policies and procedures.
- Computer and Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets and databases, as well as other relevant computer systems.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
In addition to above competencies, the following are also required:
- Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work with material exceeding 325 degrees Fahrenheit and work with a variety of chemicals in the laboratory setting.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and adequate clothing for specific work activities.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Advanced Materials Testing: Proficiency in advanced testing methods related to hot mix asphalt (HMA) and soils obtained through certifications, formal education and/or extensive experience.
- Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Knowledge of quality assurance principles, laboratory accreditation standards, and participation in inter-laboratory or proficiency testing programs.
- Procedure Development and Improvement: Ability to develop, refine, and implement laboratory test procedures and standard practices.
- Partnership & Coordination: Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with project engineers, contractors, and external agencies.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex technical challenges.
- Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Skills to foster teamwork, support staff development, and promote continuous improvement in laboratory operations.
- Cross-Disciplinary Flexibility: Flexibility and willingness to cross-train in additional materials testing disciplines.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- 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.
- 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 25DOT-HQ-04844 in the subject line.
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