Title: Assistant District Bridge Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II

Hiring Range: $82,448 - $133,978

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you driven by leading great teams, delivery projects on time and on budget and community safety?  VDOT's Assistant District Structure & Bridge Engineer is the job for you!

Job Duties

The Lynchburg District has an exciting career opportunity for an Assistant District Structure & Bridge Engineer for Project Delivery.  VDOT's Lynchburg District is responsible for maintaining approximately 2,000 structures and as the successful candidate, you will assist the District Structure and Bridge Engineer in prioritizing, planning, coordinating and managing work activities related to engineering and design of bridge structures and their maintenance, repair and rehabilitation. Specifically, you will:

• Train, develop, and supervise engineers performing preliminary and final design/analysis of structures in accordance with state and federal guidelines and VDOT standards.


• Oversee the design and development of quality plans for bridge construction and bridge maintenance projects prepared by both agency staff and consultants supporting on-time and on-budget business goals. 


• Provide technical guidance and expertise on structural design issues from the preliminary engineering process through construction.


• Assist the District Structure and Bridge Engineer with managing the State of Good Repair (SGR) programming of bridge projects into the Six Year Improvement Program (SYIP).


• Manage the bridge project delivery program by providing the design, plan and construction documents for bridge structures, repairs and rehabilitations, meeting all design and schedule requirements for specific crossings. 

This position is eligible for VDOT's Employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this opportunity by an existing VDOT employee, please be sure to answer the "How did you find out about this opportunity question" by selecting "Other" and entering their full name and either work email or phone number so we can be sure they are credited for any applicable rewards. Only one person may be entered.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Required skills for job and position:
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering.
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Knowledge of Transporation engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and oversee multiple projects and schedules and multiple engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of bridge nomenclature, specs, inspection methods, structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, design procedures, drafting techniques, plan preparation and estimating.
• Skilled in project scheduling and project management.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures as applied to bridges and structures.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering practices and procedures to a variety of complex structural engineering projects, draw logical conclusions and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Skill in the use of bridge design software programs and CADD.
• Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems.
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications to include engineering software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, design procedures, drafting techniques, plan preparation and estimating.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Knowledge of bridge nomenclature, specifications and inspection methods.
• Skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include bridge design programs and CADD.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and oversee multiple projects and schedules and multiple engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures as applied to bridges and structures.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering practices and procedures to a variety of complex structural engineering projects, draw logical conclusions and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.

Additional Considerations

• Progressively responsible experience in bridge design, engineering, structural analysis, and preparation of plans and contract documents for the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of bridge structures.
• Practical knowledge of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and bridge design experience governed by the specification.
• Experience in bridge construction and repair methods, procedures and techniques. Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications and contracts.
• Experience managing personnel and consultant agreements.
• Progressively responsible experience in project management and development procedures.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Michelle Small

Phone: 540-332-7794

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.