Title: Senior Engineer, Structure and Bridge

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

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Staunton District Office

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The VDOT Staunton Districtâs Structure and Bridge - Maintenance Program is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer. The position is a key technical role in both conventional and alternative delivery of bridge maintenance and repair projects. Experience should include the supervision and execution of the preparation of design calculations and engineer estimates, overseeing the preparation of contract proposals, and assignments of varying complexity and scope.

ï‚· Oversee contract administration for a bridge maintenance and repair program. Apply standard practices and techniques of structural engineering to scope work and create engineer estimates for unit price and lump-sum contracts. Package notes and details, specifications and special provisions, supporting documents, and permit applications for proposals. Administer change orders and task orders as needed.
ï‚· Review plans for VDOT State Force small bridge repair/replacement designs consisting of precast/pre-stressed slabs, beams, and substructure elements.
ï‚· Design small bridge elements for repair/rehabilitation, to include bearings and joint seals.
ï‚· Provide oversight and engineer support to contractors and construction personnel.
ï‚· Lead, manage, and mentor engineering and technical staff.
ï‚· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

ï‚· BS Civil/Structural Engineering (BSCE) or closely related field
ï‚· VA Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
ï‚· Adept with Excel and MS Office Software
ï‚· Excellent written/oral communication skills
ï‚· Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
ï‚· Is autonomous with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
ï‚· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
ï‚· Valid driverâs license

Preferred Qualifications:

ï‚· Experience with deficiencies in bridges, bridge elements, preventive maintenance techniques, and protective systems to resist fatigue and corrosion
ï‚· MS Civil/Structural Engineering (MSCE)
ï‚· Project Management Professional (PMP)
ï‚· Engineer Estimating Experience
ï‚· Proficiency in AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction
ï‚· Experience with VDOT project management processes

BENEFITS:

ï‚· Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
ï‚· 12 paid Holidays, Traditional Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal/Family Leave
ï‚· Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
ï‚· FMLA
ï‚· Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
ï‚· Paid Military Leave for Guard and Reservists
ï‚· Volunteer Service or School Assistance Leave
ï‚· Medical, Dental, Vision - Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA
ï‚· Basic Group Life Insurance with Optional Group Life Insurance
ï‚· Tuition Assistance
ï‚· Defined Benefit Pension Plan
ï‚· Deferred Compensation 457(b)/401(a) Employer Sponsored Plans with match
ï‚· VRS Purchase of Prior Service (for previous public employment or Active Duty military service)
Please visit https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits to learn more!

Special Instructions:

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

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (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.

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

VDOT is an emergency response agency, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations when services are needed.

Contact Information:

Name: Michelle Small

Phone: 540-332-7794

Email: michelle.small@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.