Senior Engineer Structure and Bridge
: Job Details :

Title: Senior Engineer Structure and BridgeState Role Title: Architect/Engineer IIHiring Range: $88,678 - $144,102Pay Band: 6Agency: VA Dept of TransportationLocation: Staunton District OfficeAgency Website: www.vdot.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GAre you a highly motivated Professional Engineer driven by innovation teamwork? VDOT's Senior Structure and Bridge Engineer is the job for you!Job DutiesThe Virginia Department of Transportation's Staunton District is seeking a highly qualified Structure and Bridge Engineer for the design section. You will serve as responsible-charge engineer in the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Specifically, you will:* Check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications to prepare plans;* Compute dimensions and quantities of materials;* Provide construction support and direction regarding construction and maintenance of structures and bridges;* Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion;* Review plans prepared by others to ensure correctness.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.* Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications.* Experience managing projects and consultant contracts.Special InstructionsYou 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.Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position may be designated to support emergency operations during certain situations. As such, you may occasionally be required to work an assignment that includes hours outside the normal work schedule including weekends and holidays. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.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.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 InformationName: Michelle SmallPhone: 540-###-####Email: ...@vdot.virginia.govIn 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-###-####.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.