Civil Engineer III - Materials & Research
About The Position
This position supports the VTrans Materials & Research Section by performing technical review, development, coordination, and maintenance of materials-related specifications, acceptance requirements, and program documentation. Work includes reviewing and revising standard and special specifications for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Agency requirements and applicable industry standards, as well as establishing and evaluating material acceptance criteria and coordinating with internal staff and external stakeholders to support effective specification development and implementation. The position also supports the organization and delivery of materials-related components of digital construction plan sets in accordance with Agency digital delivery standards. In addition, it maintains and manages key materials program documentation to ensure information remains current, properly controlled, and aligned with Agency procedures. The work involves cross-functional coordination to support consistent application of materials requirements and effective delivery of construction and materials information. As a member of the Construction and Materials Bureau, this position contributes to critical components of project delivery by supporting the processes, standards, and coordination necessary for successful transportation construction. The work performed in this role helps ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency from project development through construction, ultimately supporting the Highway Division's mission of delivering reliable transportation infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND four (4) years of engineering experience.
- Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND six (6) years of engineering experience INCLUDING licensure as an Engineer Intern.
Responsibilities
- Performing technical review, development, coordination, and maintenance of materials-related specifications, acceptance requirements, and program documentation.
- Reviewing and revising standard and special specifications for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Agency requirements and applicable industry standards.
- Establishing and evaluating material acceptance criteria.
- Coordinating with internal staff and external stakeholders to support effective specification development and implementation.
- Supporting the organization and delivery of materials-related components of digital construction plan sets in accordance with Agency digital delivery standards.
- Maintaining and managing key materials program documentation to ensure information remains current, properly controlled, and aligned with Agency procedures.
- Cross-functional coordination to support consistent application of materials requirements and effective delivery of construction and materials information.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
