Project Engineer- Seattle, WA

June 24, 2008


Division:	Washington State Ferries
Recruitment Number:	08-WSF-007
Location:	Seattle-Belltown Area
Salary:	$70,092- $91,980 annually depending on qualifications
Posting Date:	Thursday, June 19, 2008
Closing Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Position Profile: The Terminal Engineering Department at Ferries, a division of Washington State Department of Transportation has a unique and challenging opportunity for a talented Project Engineer. The Project Engineer will oversee a large, complex, multi-modal terminal project through design and EIS (Environmental Impact Study); supervise a professional marine design team for a variety of ferry terminal project types ranging from trestles, landing aids, terminal buildings, and holding areas and terminal security.

The Project Engineer will manage project: scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality; seals with a professional engineer’s stamp, the engineering work product of the design team. The Project Engineer will interact with the vessel design team, ferry operations, ferry patron groups, and other stakeholders and seek out opportunities for collaborations and partnerships which are essential for successful project delivery.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to supervise a marine design team for Ferry Terminal projects
• Have the ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
• Have the ability to seal with a professional engineer’s stamp, the engineering work product of the design team.
• Have the ability to represent the Ferries to local, federal and other State agencies responsible for environmental documentation, permitting and funding approval.

Desired qualifications include:

Two years current experience as a registered engineer working in the field of marine, multi-modal, or facilities engineering; and one of the following: One year of experience as a Senior Marine Engineer performing design work as a lead engineer on project teams for civil/marine/transportation projects; or Two years of experience within the Washington State Department of Transportation as a Transportation Engineer 4 or higher;

Required Qualifications Include:
• Professional registration as a Civil Engineer in Washington State
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License
All applicants must complete the following supplemental question for consideration:
• Provide a list of engineering design projects you have worked on and what your role was.

All applicants must also have the following:

Ethical standards of conduct, integrity and honesty.
Ability to act in the public interest.
A commitment to the Department’s quality, diversity, and public service values.

Compensation: $70,092- $91,980 annually depending on qualifications.
Outstanding benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; and state retirement plans.

How To Apply: Please send a completed WSDOT Employment Application, letter of interest, detailed resume and your response to the supplemental question by July 15, 2008. The letter of interest should indicate how you meet the qualifications as shown on this announcement. Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview. The hiring authority reserves the right to interview and offer the position at any time during the search. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:


WSFRecruitment [at] wsdot [dot] wa [dot] gov Subject: 08-WSF-007	or	Washington State Ferries Office of Human Resources 2901- 3rd Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98121-1042 FAX: (206)515-3489

Agency Profile: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) values its employees, challenges them to continuously improve the way we do business, to meet and exceed the needs of our customers, and to carry out their duties in an ethical manner. WSDOT is a multi-modal transportation agency in one of the fastest growing areas of the country, responsible for planning, building and operating a complex highway system in addition to operating a large ferry system and freight and passenger rail system.

Division Profile: Washington State Ferries operates the largest ferry fleet in the United States. Twenty-eight ferries cross Puget Sound and its inland waterways, carrying over 26 million passengers to 20 different terminals. From Tacoma, Washington, to Sidney, British Columbia, WSF travels up and down the Sound, acting as a marine highway for commercial users, tourists, and daily commuters alike. There are over 1800 dedicated employees who have made Washington State Ferries the most popular tourist attraction in the state.

Written by WSFRECRUITMENT · Filed Under Civil Engineering, Engineering Jobs, Environmental Engineering, Senior Level |

Director-Terminal Engineering in Seattle, WA

June 24, 2008

Position: Director of Terminal Engineering
Division: Ferries / Washington State Ferries
Recruitment #: WMS 08-041
Location: Seattle – Belltown Area
Salary: WMS Band 4 $91,608-$117,480
Opening Date: June 4, 2008
Closing Date: July 11, 2008

Position Profile: Washington State Ferries is a division of Washington State Department of Transportation and the Director of Terminal Engineering provides the leadership, strategic decision-making, and policy development which guide capital and maintenance programs for Ferries terminal facilities and assets worth over $800 million. This position works directly with the Ferries Assistant Secretary and other Directors to establish and implement Ferries strategic plan; the position is also part of the senior management team within WSDOT.

This position provides technical oversight and guidance on critical terminal facility decisions, directing the work of several layers of managers and senior professionals including: a project management and terminal planning office; an engineering services office; a terminal construction office; a marine environmental permitting office; and several design and construction management teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Collaborates with Ferries Assistant Secretary and other Directors to establish Ferries strategic plans and goals, further developing the Terminal Engineering organizational policies and strategies to implement that plan.

Financial Responsibility: Makes significant financial decisions that impact agency and mission of Ferries by building and implementing Terminal Engineering budgets. Collaborates with Directors of Operations and Maintenance to prioritize capital and maintenance budgets. Approves all expenditures for design / construction activities, and right of way acquisitions.

Design and Construction: Mentors and leads staff in use of traditional and alternative construction methods, project management systems, financial and business case analysis, quality control procedures, machinery safety performance standards, department procedural standards, emergency response protocols, and maintenance management standards. Makes policy and provides final approval for designs of all ferry terminal facilities, particularly in cases where no design standards exist. Mentors and leads staff in assessing environmental impact, contaminated sites, or other environmental conditions, often as part of negotiating and settling legal disputes. Resolves bid protests, awards construction contracts, and settles claims for ferry terminal construction.

Organizational Authority: Acts as appointing authority in personnel actions for the department. Develops Terminal Engineering organizational structure, and approves all staffing resource allocations and consultant work.

Successful candidate should have the following (WSDOT is most interested in candidates that meet or exceed the following criteria):

•Knowledge of and experience developing long-term strategic policies for effective capital planning and management, with an emphasis on leadership, communications, intergovernmental relations, organizational management, and creative or visionary solutions to problems in a complex political environment.

•Ability to communicate effectively, and clearly speak in a public forum; strategize media relations in a highly-charged environment, and perform newspaper, radio, and television interviews.

•Ability to lead and motivate professional design, construction, and maintenance management teams in an environment of competing demands; foster teamwork among a diverse group of Ferries / WSDOT executives, directors, and other management staff.

•Knowledge of human resource management, mentoring, and conflict resolution.

•Ability to lead and oversee the application of engineering standards and to act as approving authority for ferry terminal facility design, including situations where no codes or standards exist.

•Knowledge of project office organization and function, including project management principles.

•Ability to direct strategic development of construction phasing plans, considering the requirement to build under continuous ferry operation.

•Ability to direct construction management activities, including resolving bidding protests and awarding contracts, resolution of disputes, and negotiation of claims.

•Knowledge of and experience with public bidding and contracts laws; right of way acquisition laws and the condemnation process; labor and industries and WISHA and OSHA requirements for worker access and safety; SEPA / NEPA and permitting processes including environmental cleanup, Endangered Species Act, and tribal/environmental compliance.

•Master’s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, or business administration.

Desired Qualifications Include:

•A Professional Engineering license.
•Ethical standards of conduct, integrity and honesty.
•An Ability to act in the public interest.
•Demonstrated ability to manage, empower and support a diverse staff.
•A commitment to the Department’s quality, diversity, and public service values.
•Knowledge of WSDOT project delivery system.

Compensation: WMS Band 4 ($91,608-$117,480 annually, DOQ). Outstanding benefits including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; and state retirement plans.

How To Apply:

Qualified individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply by submitting a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the Applicant Profile Form (optional) by Friday, July 11, 2008. The letter of interest should indicate how you meet the desirable qualifications for this position. Please be prepared to provide references at the time of interview.
The hiring authority reserves the right to interview and offer the position at any time during the search. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:

WSFRecruitment [at] wsdot [dot] wa [dot] gov or Washington State Ferries
Subject: Recruitment #WMS-08-041 Office of Human Resources
2901 – 3rd Avenue, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98121-1042
Fax: (206) 515-3489

Written by WSFRECRUITMENT · Filed Under $100k+ Jobs, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Senior Level |

Engineering-Projects Manager in Seattle, WA

January 18, 2008

Job Title: Engineering-Projects Manager

Required Engineering Major/Field: Mechanical

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (preference to Marine or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years experience in the marine industry including 5 years in leading engineering project teams or managing multiple projects. Demonstrated experience in developing resource needs, schedule and budget estimates given a scope of work and project deadlines. Capable of clear, effective communications with engineering team, project managers, production management, owners, and customers. Working knowledge of Primavera, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD preferred.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typically in office environment with routine visits to shop floor. Must be able to bend and maneuver in tight places, climb up and down ladders/ramps.WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and highly industrial manufacturing environment Heavy workload handling multiple priorities and time frames.

Career Level: Senior (10+ yrs)

General Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible to Chief Engineer for managing engineering projects. Assistant Chief Engineer – Acts as head of Engineering Department, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, in the absence of the Chief Engineer. Develops Business Plan and Schedule for Major Engineering Projects, integrating it with overall Company plan and schedule. Leads/Manages Project Lead Engineers and Sales Engineer/Naval Architect including annual reviews. Manages, in conjunction with Project Lead Engineers, all major projects budgets. Ensures regular schedule and “To-Go” updates get completed. Works with Engineering Resource Manager to build engineering Project Teams. Develops engineering budgets for the Proposal/Estimating Group. Evaluates Project Team’s performance. Provides feedback to Engineering Resources Manager. Manages Engineering “Lessons Learned” & drawing “Red Line” process, providing feedback to Technical Group.

Company/Client Profile: www.Kvichak.com

Job Type: Direct

Pay Type: Salary

Maximum Pay: $90,000

Minimum Pay: $85,000

Contact Name: Kirsten

Contact Email:hr [at] kvichak [dot] com

Job Location: Seattle, Wasington

Written by bradley · Filed Under Engineering Jobs |

Sr. Test Engineer/Designer in Seattle, WA

January 17, 2008

We are currently seeking a Sr. Test Engineer/Designer who will partner with a Fortune 500 Company located in Seattle, WA. Looking for someone that is available full time hours Mon.-Fri on a long term contractual basis. This position pays between $73,000 and $100,000/year DOE.

Candidate Responsibilities:
-The candidate must be able to design qualification/production tests given a product specification, develop test plans and tests, and design the hardware and software that implements the tests.
-Hardware design involves signal conditioning, A/D conversion, signal processing, high power, and high voltage hardware design.
-Software design involves data processing and managing, simple user interface, and good programming practices using robust algorithms. The candidate must produce final test systems with associated documentation that can up to regulatory scrutiny.

Candidate Profile:
-Candidate must have at least a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience in test/hardware design and must have experience writing software in the Windows environment (i.e. Lab View, VB, C#, VEE).
-Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
-Good Communication skills.
-Be able to: work independently, achieve effective results under an aggressive schedule, solve problems effectively, works well with others, interfaces well with other departments and outside resources and is willing to take on difficult challenges.

Apply Today!!
jennifer [dot] anderson [at] us [dot] randstad [dot] com

Written by bradley · Filed Under Engineering Jobs |

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