23176 - Eng Sr SB

Virginia Department of Transportation•Salem, VA

About The Position

This position provides engineering expertise in assigned program areas, focusing on structures and bridges. The role involves providing recommendations for resolving project issues and communicating with various stakeholders including VDOT staff, local government, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidance, and practices for engineering projects. The incumbent will serve as a responsible-charge engineer for the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. This includes checking concrete and steel structures against AASHTO specifications, computing material dimensions and quantities, and providing construction support. The role also involves managing assigned projects for timely completion and reviewing plans prepared by others for correctness. Additionally, the position contributes by conducting engineering studies, preparing technical reports and presentations, designing and analyzing structural elements, leading and participating in various project meetings, developing process improvements, and providing technical guidance and support for bridge construction activities.

Requirements

Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials
Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines
Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments
Ability to produce structural design plans and notes
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations
Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis
Considerable knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering
Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation
Knowledge of project management processes
Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards)
Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications
Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials
Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees
Skill in negotiating
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and automated engineering and design software
Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation
Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures
Experience managing projects and consultant contracts
Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications
Experience using MS Office, bridge design, and MicroStation software

Responsibilities

Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas
Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues
Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs
Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs
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
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
Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA
Participate in or oversee engineering studies
Collect, analyze and process data and information
Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant
Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies
Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations
Prepare preliminary and final bridge and structure designs for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects
Prepare bridge plans, sketches, and structural drawings
Check structural plans prepared by others
Ensure shop plans meet AASHTO and VDOT specifications, are geometrically correct and meet requirements of project design plans
Investigate condition of existing structures and assist in developing scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations
Analyze structures for safe load carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure soundness and compliance of structural elements
Schedule, lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings, and other related structure and bridge construction meetings
Provide a thorough review of structural plans to ensure they conform with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications to minimize field problems and delays
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area
Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed
Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations
Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures
Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects
Ensure effective development of bridge projects by coordinating design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants
Assist in the development of scopes of work, develop and manage project schedules, review proposals and manhours, assist with negotiations, review proposals, and coordinate activities for advertisement
Oversee project activities to meet project requirements
Maintain project records and correspondence
Attend project meetings to give and receive updates on project progress
Participate or lead project teams as assigned
Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders
Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated
Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance
Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia
Provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems
Develop effective and economical recommendations to respond to construction problems and other bridge-related inquiries
Participate in meetings to ensure bridge-related issues are presented