Title: Engineer Senior Structure & Bridge

State Role Title: Architect Engineer II

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

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 Commonwealth’s roads, bridges and tunnels. Virginia has the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, covering over 58,000 miles of roadway. With over 7000 employees, VDOT is one of the largest state agencies in the Commonwealth with opportunities for long-term career development. The Lynchburg District has a 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 2,000 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 Engineer's 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.

• Practical application of AASHTO's LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and bridge design experience governed by the Specification.

• Experience managing projects and consultant contracts

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.

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.
Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

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: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

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”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

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.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: shanon.gardner@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.