99031 - EDGE Civil Engineering

Virginia Department of Transportation•Chesterfield, VA

6d•$77,276 - $82,106

About The Position

The EDGE Civil Engineering position equips entry-level individuals to fill designated critical engineering roles and contribute effective results to VDOT. The employee participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program for Civil Engineers, applying engineering studies as a VDOT engineer and developing the technical and leadership competencies required for an Architect Engineer I. Development may take place in Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning, or Traffic Engineering Operations. The position provides technical advice, guidance, and training in assigned engineering program areas; prepares analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations; and provides engineering support and consultation. The employee manages assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion and communicates with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, contractors, government agencies, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Special duties and program initiatives may also be assigned. The role involves applying VDOT policies and procedures to engineering projects and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Work may include roadway design, project engineering, construction and maintenance activities, transportation planning, materials, environmental considerations, right of way, residency operations, structure and bridge, and traffic engineering and operations. The employee plans and coordinates activities, manages project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, changes, quality, and status reporting, and handles concurrent assignments with competing deadlines. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. All VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

Have or be completing at least a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program by the start of employment.
Be able to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam and obtain the Engineer in Training (EIT) designation within 12 months of employment.
Be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge and principles to projects and other tasks.
Ability to make independent decisions and identify efficient processes that produce results and maximize resources.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Ability to analyze information, draw rational conclusions, develop solutions, and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to advocate and practice safety and demonstrate safety behaviors.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports, including reports on review findings.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards, Civil Engineering principles related to roadway design, and VDOT standards.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures, project management principles and procedures, and roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials.
Skill in basic computer operations and in using computers and software applications, including MS Office, project management, and engineering software programs.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Experience with design technology and interpreting technical plans and specifications.
Experience in roadway design and geometric design application.
Experience in roadway transportation.
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret engineering data and information, and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
Provide technical advice, guidance, training, support, and consultation in assigned engineering program areas.
Establish and maintain effective communication with VDOT, contractors, government agencies, the public, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA.
Investigate issues, resolve complaints, and coordinate information orally and in writing.
Apply established VDOT policies and procedures and ensure engineering projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities to meet established scope and timelines.
Assist in managing projects and tasks, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
Complete concurrent tasks and assignments and report status updates.
Apply roadway design principles and practices, including geometric design, quality control, safety, engineering economics, environmental considerations, and construction techniques; develop roadway designs for complex transportation projects.
Demonstrate knowledge of assigned functional areas, which may include construction, environmental, maintenance, materials, planning, residency operations, right of way, roadway design, structure and bridge, and traffic engineering and operations.
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned and represent VDOT or the assigned program area on committees and work groups.
Demonstrate customer service and work habits consistent with VDOT values.
Perform special duties as assigned.