Engineer Construction

State of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

339d • $71,867 - $116,784

About The Position

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Culpeper District is seeking a Construction Engineer to analyze preliminary plans and project documentation ensuring correctness of design, direct changes on projects to achieve consistency and constructability, prepare projects for advertisement, meet published advertisement schedules, evaluate projects in consideration of economic factors, and identify and develop required specifications and standards. This position will work in our Charlottesville Residency.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend plans.
• Valid driver's license.
• Skill in the use of computers and web based applications.
• Thorough knowledge of standard construction methods and procedures.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Knowledge of construction specifications and contract provisions.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures involving project management and design consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering or related field desired.
• Extensive highway construction experience involving methods, cost estimation, and construction inspection work.
• Engineering experience in a construction related environment.
• Certification in soils, aggregates, hydraulic cement concrete, asphalt concrete, construction safety, traffic signalizations, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supporting assigned programs in meeting annual federal strategy obligations by performing final evaluation, coordination, and revisions to contract documents prior to bid letting.
• Utilizing sound engineering judgment and construction experience to ensure constructability and good stewardship of funding appropriations.
• Demonstrating customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
• Assist in the development or review of bid proposal component of contracts with a view towards a comprehensive and legally binding document between contractor and State of VA.

Benefits

• Competitive health and life insurance programs.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• Leave programs.
• Participation in a State Retirement Plan.
• Tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision.
• Short and Long Term Disability Program.
• Paid holidays.
• Training and tuition assistance programs.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees