Construction Inspection Engineer II

Posting number: 2026JA27553

Department: DLS - Dept. of Local Services

Division: Road Services

Job classification: Engineer II (C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering

Summary

King County Road Services Division, Engineering Section is seeking two field inspectors in the Construction Management and Inspection Unit to perform engineering work involving inspection of on-site construction activities, administering construction contract, and providing documentation of activities associated with the implementation of Capital Improvement Projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services Engineering team and make a difference in our community!

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Examples of duties

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Act as the on-site inspector for construction projects which may include various types of construction such as: new and existing roadway, bridges, retaining walls, large culverts (concrete and steel), drainage systems and facilities, earthwork, curb, gutter and sidewalk placement, paving (concrete and asphalt), illumination, traffic signal systems, traffic guardrail and barrier, stream enhancement with bank restoration and features, mitigation sites, landscaping, and installing traffic control and safety features.
• Perform construction inspection duties for Roads Division in accordance with the Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) for Contracting Agencies, WSDOT Construction Manual, the WSDOT Standard Specifications and the Contract Documents for a variety of County Road Infrastructure- Capital Improvement Projects including but not limited to:
  1. Act as on-site representative for Roads Construction Inspection team between the Contractor and King County.
  2. Measuring and documenting the use of specific quantities for the project.
  3. Ensuring materials are certified prior to acceptance for payment.
  4. Ensure contract compliance with executed Contract Docements.
  5. Preparation of monthly progress payments.
  6. Monitoring and documenting of specific construction activities on the project.
  7. Support Construction Management staff on various tasks as assigned.
• Take project photos to document construction progress or on-site conditions.
• Collaborate with support services associated with the project which includes Materials Laboratory, Survey, Environmental, Traffic and involved private Utilities.

Values (ACTIVATE)

• Accountable
• Collaborative
• Timely
• Impactful
• Value Employees
• Accessible
• Trusted
• Equitable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and civil engineering experience, or relevant education and experience that demonstrates one's knowledge of construction a