Remote Project Engineer Jobs in Olympia, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $88,788.00 - $119,460.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-ER-61370
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Eastern Region
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 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 currently seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to provide strategic leadership for the North Spokane Corridor Project Design Office and help deliver one of the state's most significant transportation improvement programs. In this critical role, you will guide project delivery and business operations to ensure transportation investments are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with agency commitments. Your leadership will support the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions that enhance mobility, strengthen communities, and support economic vitality across Washington. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by advancing projects that improve public safety and the traveling experience for millions of Washingtonians.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this Project Delivery Engineer will:

• Direct and monitor office-wide project delivery activities to ensure compliance with WSDOT policies, procedures, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and delivery commitments.
• Evaluate project risks and advise the Project Engineer on impacts to scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and project delivery, recommending corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership for work planning, resource coordination, project endorsement, and project closeout activities in collaboration with team leaders.
• Develop, oversee, and present office-wide reports on project budgets, schedules, delivery status, performance metrics, and project milestones for regional and headquarters leadership.
• Direct and oversee Value Engineering (VE), Cost Risk Assessment (CRA), and CVEP activities to support sound project planning, decision-making, and successful delivery.
• Lead consultant management activities by identifying consultant needs, developing task orders, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets in coordination with the Regional Consultant Liaison and project teams.
• Administer consultant agreements, monitor consultant performance, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and compliance with WSDOT standards, and review and approve consultant invoices for payment.
• Analyze consultant performance, delivery risks, budget impacts, and project status, providing recommendations to the Project Engineer to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

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

• Project Coordination: Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple transportation projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverables in a complex project delivery environment.
• Project Analysis & Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to analyze project information, identify risks and issues, and develop recommendations related to scope, schedule, budget, and delivery commitments.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal staff, consultants, external agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Communication: Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical and project information to leadership, project teams, and external partners.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support engineering and technical staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
• Project Delivery Knowledge: Knowledge of transportation project delivery practices, engineering documentation, consultant management processes, and project coordination principles.
• Workload Management: Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple competing assignments, coordinate tasks effectively, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrate a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Consultant Management: Experience managing or coordinating consultant agreements, task orders, and contract deliverables for transportation projects.
• Complex Project Delivery: Experience supporting delivery of large-scale or complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Project Evaluation: Experience coordinating Value Engineering (VE), Cost Risk Assessment (CRA), or project delivery review processes.
• Project Management Systems: Experience using WSDOT project management, scheduling, budgeting, or reporting systems and tools.
• Team Leadership: Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a transportation design or project delivery environment.
• WSDOT Standards: Knowledge of WSDOT project delivery processes, Local Agency Guidelines, Design Manual, and Consultant Manual requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience facilitating collaboration among project stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

*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 offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary range listed includes the 2% general wage increase, effective on July 1, 2026.
• 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 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 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 26DOT-ER-61370 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 pe