Engineer Structure and Bridge
Engineer Structure and Bridge
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$ 71867 - 116784
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Job Description
Title: Engineer Structure and Bridge
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $71867 $116784
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Culpeper District Complex
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportations Culpeper District seeks a highly qualified Engineer for the Structure and Bridge section.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teamwork and Customer Service
Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
Analysis and Technical Reporting
Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Technical Guidance and Support
Provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities issues and problems. Develop effective and economical recommendations to respond to construction problems and other bridgerelated inquiries. Document all occurrences for future reference. Participate in meetings to ensure bridgerelated issues are presented.
Manage Assigned Activities
Plan schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Special Assignments
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Design Analyze and Check Structural Elements
Prepare effective preliminary and final bridge and structure designs for new construction maintenance and rehabilitation projects ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications. Prepare bridge plans sketches and structural drawings. Check structural plans prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure shop plans meet AASHTO and VDOT specifications are geometrically correct and meet requirements of project design plans. Investigate condition of existing structures and assist in developing scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations. Analyze structures for safe load carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure soundness and compliance of structural elements.
Engineering Process Management
Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Communication
Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT contractors government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Project Engineering
Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope schedule budget deliverables change management quality and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments and report updates on their status.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software.
Experience in structural steel design reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.
Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
Experience applying specifications codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials statics and structural analysis.
Ability to review and administer consultant design contracts.
Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Additional Considerations
Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures.
A combination of training experience or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
EngineerinTraining (EIT) or Professional Engineers (PE) license.
Experience using AASHTOs LRFD design specifications.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered.
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.
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.
Why Choose VDOT:
In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs pretax spending accounts and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a taxdeferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision is also available. Also the State funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays training and tuition assistance programs wellness programs etc.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork transparency nimble learning creativity and collaboration of work that values differences. We encourage all those who apply to review our values and ethics. Click here to review . If you share these values we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
Contact Information
Name: Alyssa Allen
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
