23921 - Engineer Structure and Bridge
About The Position
Design and detail structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. Analyze concrete and steel structures using AASHTO specifications, prepare plans, calculate dimensions and material quantities, and provide construction support and technical direction. Review plans prepared by others, provide engineering advice and training, prepare analyses and reports, and manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. The role includes preparing preliminary and final bridge and structure designs, plans, sketches, and drawings; checking structural and shop plans for accuracy and compliance; assessing existing structures and supporting rehabilitation scoping; and analyzing structures for safe load capacity. The engineer applies VDOT policies and applicable state and federal requirements, coordinates project activities and deliverables, and assists with project scope, schedule, budget, change management, quality, and status reporting. The position also provides technical support for bridge construction issues, develops economical recommendations, documents occurrences, participates in meetings and committees, and handles special assignments as needed. The position requires applying structural engineering principles and standards, communicating effectively with diverse groups, managing concurrent assignments and competing deadlines, and maintaining effective working relationships and customer service. 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 fingerprint-based criminal history and DMV record checks, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.
Requirements
- Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to estimate quantities and material costs.
- Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.
- Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
- Ability to review and administer consultant design contracts.
- Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering, including strength of materials, statics, and structural analysis.
- Experience applying structural design specifications, codes, and regulations, such as AASHTO and LRFD standards.
- Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design, and soil mechanics.
- Skill using computers and software applications, including automated engineering and design software.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and negotiate outcomes with diverse customer groups.
- Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
- Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
- Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards and VDOT, state, and federal transportation engineering policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of project management principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles, including structural steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete, and soil mechanics.
- Skill in customer service and use of MS Office, project management, and engineering software.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience designing and analyzing bridges and structures.
- Experience using AASHTO LRFD design specifications.
Responsibilities
- Design and detail bridges and structures for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects.
- Analyze concrete and steel structures to meet alignment, dimension, strength, and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications.
- Prepare bridge plans, sketches, structural drawings, and design notes; calculate dimensions and material quantities.
- Provide construction support and technical guidance on bridge construction, maintenance, and related issues.
- Review structural plans prepared by others and ensure shop plans comply with AASHTO and VDOT requirements and project design plans.
- Investigate existing structures and assist in defining the scope of bridge rehabilitation projects.
- Analyze structures for safe load-carrying capacity and perform structural calculations.
- Prepare engineering analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities to meet scope, timeline, and deliverable requirements.
- Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, changes, quality, and status reporting.
- Manage concurrent assignments and provide updates on their status.
- Apply VDOT policies and procedures and ensure engineering projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Communicate and coordinate with VDOT staff, contractors, government agencies, consultants, citizens, FHWA, and the public.
- Investigate issues, resolve complaints, document occurrences, and participate in meetings concerning bridge-related matters.
- Provide technical advice, guidance, and training in assigned engineering program areas.
- Manage special initiatives and projects and represent VDOT or the assigned program area on committees and work groups.
- Review and administer consultant design contracts.
- Promote safety and customer service in work activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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