Change Order Engineer (TE3)
Dept. of Transportation · King County - Seattle – Other, WA · Washington
- Role
- Software engineer
- First seen
- Aug 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Permanent - $84,250.00 - $113,639.00 Annually
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Summary
The Washington State Department of Transportation seeks a Change Order Engineer to support the SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program in Seattle. This role administers change orders for major design-build construction contracts, ensuring modifications are technically sound and policy-compliant while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and contractors. The engineer will develop change order documentation, review contractor submittals, manage cost estimates, and supervise one Transportation Engineer 2.
Key qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to apply civil engineering principles to transportation projects and recommend practical engineering solutions
- Experience developing, evaluating, and administering change orders on design-build construction projects
- Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical information to diverse stakeholders
- Supervisory or mentoring experience to lead engineers and support employee development
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and construction management software including CCIS
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