Roadway Design Engineer

Title: Roadway Design Engineer

State Role Title: Architect Engineer I

Hiring Range: $83458$135620

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

What drives you Whether its knowing the work you do makes a difference having great work/life balance working on exciting and challenging projects leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional the Virginia Department of Transportation we have something for YOU!

VDOTs Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Preliminary Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Roadway Design Engineer vacancy. This position designs manages and produces right of way and construction roadway plans for a wide range of transportation projects using automated engineering and design software. A qualified candidate will:
Work with team members and consultants and will maintain applicable skills in new design technology/construction methodology
Develop and review subcomponents and complete roadway designs using automated engineering and design software from scoping to advertisement for a wide range of transportation projects
Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope schedule budget deliverables change management quality and status reports
Provide extraordinary customer service and engage all stakeholders to develop solutions that balance the needs of citizens special interest groups and local governments
Complete roadway design tasks in MicroStation GeoPak ORD PCES and other nonCADD applications
Plan schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline

Required skills for job & position:
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office project management and engineering software programs
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities
Knowledge of design standards specifications policies and procedures
Ability to read and understand highway construction plan
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups
Knowledge of roadway design criteria construction methods standards specifications and materials
Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings
Knowledge of VDOT state and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering
Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups
Knowledge engineering specifications and standards
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Experience in roadway design criteria construction methods standards specifications and materials
Experience applying design standards specifications policies and procedures
Experience applying civil engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge
Skill in building networks and relationships with employees field personnel contractors manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software
Ability to plan and schedule work
Skill in delivering exemplary customer service
Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs

Additional Considerations

Experience in roadway design and project management for transportation projects
A combination of training experience or education in civil engineering or related field desired
Experience in Open Roads Design (ORD) or equivalent CADD software
Engineering in Training (EIT) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Knowledge or experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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.

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.

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: employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values therefore if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprintbased background checks references work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a marketbased pay program which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs pretax spending accounts state funded Short and LongTerm Disability Program a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred retirement savings including employer matching Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays tuition assistance wellness programs etc.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email postal mail fax or in person will not be considered.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.

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/resume therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility.

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 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: or call DARS at.

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