03703 - Eng SB Insp

Virginia Department of Transportation•Halifax, VA

About The Position

Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. To support the highway transportation system through the design, inspection, construction and maintenance of bridges and structures to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Requirements

Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
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 plan and coordinate bridge, culvert, and ancillary structure components.
Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Ability to read structure plans, visualize details and draw technical sketches of bridge, culvert and ancillary structure components.
Ability to use hand analysis and software to calculate load stresses in bridge structures.
Ability to work out of doors in all types of weather; at great heights and confined spaces, and to use all required equipment.
Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of engineering analysis determining load stresses in various types and materials of bridge structures.
Knowledge of materials used in reinforced concrete, structural steel and timber construction.
Knowledge of methods used in repairing damaged or deteriorated structures.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Knowledge of the design, inspection, and maintenance of bridges and structures.
Skill in operating various types of measuring devices and testing equipment.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to perform hands-on safety inspections, work out of doors in all types of weather; at great heights and in confined spaces; and to use all required equipment.
Ability to perform quality assurance and quality control inspection reviews and manage consultant inspection contracts.
Ability to prepare, review and maintain inspection records and reports and communicate structure condition and recommendations for repair, rehabilitation and replacement activities.
Experience and ability to perform load rating analyses for bridges and other structures.
Experience in the design, inspection, and maintenance of bridges and structures, including knowledge of methods and materials.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications including applications for structural design and analysis.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field desired.
Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures
Qualification as a Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader as required by FHWA.

Responsibilities

Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Consultant Inspection Contract Management: Review schedule of inspections, coordinate assigned structures and ensure inspections are performed on schedule. Review consultant invoices to ensure structures have been inspected in accordance with provisions of the letter of agreement (LOA) with appropriate notifications of payment.
Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Inspect Structures and Prepare Reports: Inspect structure. Review, compile and submit inspection reports. Document recommendations for repairs or rehabilitations. Submit critical findings in order to ensure public safety and timely response to conditions and situations that require accelerated notification.
Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Perform Load Rating Analysis: Assess bridge plans and sketches to determine mathematical models for bridge analysis for calculating load ratings for standards and ad hoc vehicles. Perform load rating analysis. Recommend weight restriction or structural repair.
Perform QC and QA Inspections: Work with team leaders and municipalities to schedule and perform quality assurance and quality control inspection reviews. Prepare summary report finding, making appropriate recommendations. Conduct briefing evaluation, providing feedback and follow up actions.
Project Engineering: Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
Review Inspection Reports: Review reports prepared by team leaders and consultants. Perform quality control for conformity with FHWA, applicable Department practices, policies and procedures and other pertinent information (i.e., documentation of structure condition, numerical ratings, element condition and quantities, narrative descriptions and supporting sketches and photographs). Coordinate communication of structure condition and recommendations for replacement, rehabilitation and repair activities.
Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.