23245 - Eng SB Insp

Virginia Department of Transportation•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Provide technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas, and prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation, manage assigned projects, and communicate with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. The position supports the highway transportation system through the design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of bridges and structures to high standards of safety and quality. The role includes inspecting bridges and other structures, reviewing and preparing inspection reports, identifying critical findings, recommending repairs or rehabilitation, and conducting bridge load-rating analyses. It also involves managing consultant inspection contracts and engineering projects, performing quality assurance and quality control reviews, coordinating with internal and external partners, and supporting special program initiatives and committees. The successful candidate applies engineering principles and relevant policies, standards, and procedures; communicates findings and recommendations clearly; manages multiple assignments and deadlines; and follows safety practices. Work may require outdoor activity in varying weather, at heights, and in confined spaces, using required equipment.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to perform hands-on safety inspections outdoors in all types of weather, at great heights, and in confined spaces, and to use 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 conditions and recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, and replacement.
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 using computers and software applications, including structural design and analysis applications.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices, analyze information, draw rational conclusions, develop solutions, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to advocate and practice safety and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to manage projects and competing priorities with limited resources and deadlines, negotiate outcomes, and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to plan and coordinate bridge, culvert, and ancillary structure components; read highway construction and structure plans; visualize details; and draw technical sketches.
Ability to use hand analysis and software to calculate load stresses in bridge structures.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards; VDOT, state, and federal transportation engineering policies and procedures; load-stress analysis; bridge materials and repair methods; project management; and bridge and structure design, inspection, and maintenance.
Skill in operating measuring devices and testing equipment and in using computers, MS Office, project-management software, and engineering software.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice, guidance, training, support, and consultation in assigned engineering program areas.
Analyze and interpret engineering data and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
Communicate and coordinate with VDOT staff, contractors, government agencies, consultants, citizens, and FHWA; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Coordinate consultant inspection contracts, review inspection schedules, and verify that inspections and invoices comply with the applicable letter of agreement.
Apply VDOT policies and procedures and ensure engineering projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Inspect bridges and other structures; review, compile, and submit inspection reports; document repair or rehabilitation recommendations; and promptly report critical findings.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities to meet scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
Assess bridge plans and sketches, develop mathematical models, perform load-rating analyses, and recommend weight restrictions or structural repairs as appropriate.
Schedule and conduct quality assurance and quality control inspection reviews with team leaders and municipalities; prepare summary reports and recommendations; and provide evaluation, feedback, and follow-up actions.
Assist with project and task management, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reporting.
Manage multiple concurrent assignments and report progress and status updates.
Review inspection reports for conformity with FHWA requirements and applicable Department practices, policies, and procedures, including documentation of structure condition, ratings, quantities, descriptions, sketches, and photographs.
Coordinate communication of structure condition and recommendations for replacement, rehabilitation, and repair.
Manage special 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, and coordinate information flow orally and in writing.