BEAD Broadband Engineer

The Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a qualified engineering firm to provide final‑inspection services for approximately 180 BEAD broadband infrastructure projects across Washington, including tribal lands. The contractor must conduct physical audits of completed network elements, compare installations to as‑built documents, produce detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence, and submit findings for project close‑out approval. Work must be performed on a reimbursable basis, with the ability to schedule and complete each inspection within three weeks of notification and to manage multiple simultaneous inspections statewide. • Perform visual and technical inspections of poles, vaults, pedestals, central offices, and customer drop locations. • Review and verify as‑built drawings, permits, and right‑of‑way approvals; generate discrepancy logs and corrective‑action recommendations. • Deliver comprehensive inspection reports for each project area, meeting the State Broadband Office’s timelines and quality standards.