Title: Geotechnical Engineer - Hourly

State Role Title:  Architect Engineer I

Hiring Range: $37.15 - $60.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Suffolk Office

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Materials Section within VDOT’s Hampton Roads District is seeking an hourly (wage) Geotechnical Engineer to perform or monitor geotechnical investigations and testing. Perform pavement and geotechnical plan reviews and designs. Prepare analyses, reports and recommendations on geotechnical findings. Prepare pavement designs and foundation reports and recommendations for major and minor structures and roadways within established project deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, construction sequence, methods, materials and practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.
• Knowledge of drilling operations, pavement and soils testing, and other field data acquisition techniques.
• Knowledge of geology, geotechnical engineering, regional geologic formations, soils and rocks.
• Ability to perform various investigations, analyze problems, draw logical conclusions and make recommendations to resolve issues.
• Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
• Knowledge of new technologies and procedures and the application of statistical concepts for sampling and testing various materials.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Proficiency in navigation and use of web-based systems needed to perform the job.
• Knowledge of VDOT specifications, standards, programs, procedures and policies related to construction and maintenance use of materials.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology or related field desired.

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.

This hourly/wage position is part-time, does not offer benefits, and is limited to a maximum of 1,500 hours of work in the 12-month period beginning May 1 and ending April 30. (Number of hours worked per week could fluctuate depending on business need.) Continued need for hourly positions will be evaluated at least annually.

Fingerprint-based 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 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.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history. 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.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Kittrell

Phone: 757-956-3288

Email: christina.kittrell@vdot.virginia.gov

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.