Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge - *$3,000 Sign on Bonus*

Title: Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge *$3000 Sign on Bonus*

State Role Title: Architect Engineer II

Hiring Range: $88678 $144102

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Are you looking for a great career that offers excellent career development opportunities benefits and work/life balance The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building maintaining and operating the Commonwealths roads bridges and tunnels. Virginia has the third largest statemaintained highway system in the country covering over 58000 miles of roadway. With over 7000 employees VDOT is one of the largest state agencies in the Commonwealth with opportunities for longterm career development.

Job Duties

The Lynchburg District has an exciting career opportunity in Structure and Bridge for a Senior Bridge Engineer. The successful candidate will apply their bridge engineering design and project management skills to assist in maintaining over 2000 structures and Keep Virginia Moving.

VDOT is seeking a qualified candidate to function as a Senior Engineer for Lynchburg Structure & Bridge to provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff local government staff consultants citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing implementing and monitoring policies procedures guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

The successful candidate will design coordinate and prepare structural plans used in the construction repair and maintenance of highway bridges and structures. The successful candidate will be the engineer of record for bridge designs and plans of varying complexities. Will investigate the condition of existing structures and develop scope of work for repairs/rehabilitations. Will serve as project manager for new bridge designs and bridge rehab projects as well as provide technical guidance on structural design issues from the preliminary engineering process through construction. This position will oversee and check the work of other engineers signing and sealing their plans.

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.
  
• Degree in Civil Engineering Structural Engineering or related field.
  
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
  
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials statics and structural analysis.
  
• Experience in structural steel design reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.
  
• Valid Professional Engineers license.
  
• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.
  
• Knowledge of specifications codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
  
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures.
  
• Experience using MS Office bridge design and MicroStation software.
  
• Experience in bridge design engineering repair and rehabilitation.
  
• Experience using AASHTOs LRFD design specifications.
  
• Experience managing projects and consultant contracts

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.

This position is eligible for VDOTs 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.

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.

In addition to a comprehensive compensation and benefits package a $3000 signon bonus is available for qualified candidates. Current VDOT employees are not eligible for the signon bonus.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. 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 pretax spending accounts state funded Short and LongTerm Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for taxdeferred 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: review them and; if in agreement we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprintbased criminal history record check professional certifications references work history and DMV driving record check will be verified prior to employment. Requires valid drivers license and approved safety shoes. Will be required to work outside normal hours in emergencies and inclement weather to include nights weekends and holidays. 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.

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:

Additional positions may be filled from the same applicant pool within 90 days of the closing date.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone:

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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.