04303 - Engineer Structure & Bridge Maintenance Management

Virginia Department of Transportation • Mechanicsville, VA

7h • $77,276 - $125,574

About The Position

This role provides technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. The engineer will prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations, and provide engineering support and consultation. A key aspect of this role is to effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communication with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs is essential. The position serves as a multi-skill bridge asset management engineer to assist in developing and implementing bridge management system analysis, life cycle cost analysis and optimization, funding analysis, maintenance management systems, and dashboards. This includes integrating various systems and platforms, and developing comprehensive reports. The engineer will analyze multiple objectives performance management metrics, assets deterioration models, funding scenarios and/or constraints to maximize bridge assets service life, minimize their life cycle costs, determine predictive indicators of low performance, and determine the most effective maintenance and construction practices. Assistance will be provided for conceptual, preliminary, final design, and technical support for the construction of new construction, replacement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of bridges, culverts, and other structures. This includes developing construction plans, specifications, special provisions, quantities, project cost estimates, and construction cost estimates. The role also involves interdisciplinary coordination and review of reports by other disciplines, and completing structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, and other structures in accordance with VDOT and AASHTO standards, specifications, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to complete comprehensive professional reports, presentations, SharePoint Sites, web pages, and dashboards.
• Ability to complete data-driven analysis of bridge inventory and condition, maintenance, financial and other data sets.
• Ability to complete interdisciplinary coordination of, and review and interpret reports by other disciplines.
• Ability to complete structural analysis and design of bridge components, culverts and other structures.
• 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 provide conceptual, preliminary final design and technical construction support for new construction, replacement, rehab and maintenance of bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
• Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
• Ability to use software to include (Excel, Python, Access, Tableau, Power BI, statistical software, GIS software), modify databases, and or SQL and VBA to complete complex data analysis.
• Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of VDOT and AASHTO standards, specifications, codes, and regulations as they relate to bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of deterioration modeling, NBI and NBE bridge inspection data, and preservation and preventative maintenance actions and practices.
• Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of the bridge maintenance and management program including bridge management, performance management, life-cycle cost analysis, risk quantification and analysis, multi-objective optimization and funding analysis.
• 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 complete comprehensive, complete and professional reports and presentations.
• Ability to complete data-driven analysis of large bridge inventory and condition, maintenance, financial and other data sets.
• Ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments.
• Ability to complete structural analysis and design of bridge components, culverts and other structures.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, complete, and professional reports and presentations.
• Ability to use Excel to complete analysis of data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing plans, specifications, special provisions, quantities, project and construct cost estimates.
• Experience with Tableau, SharePoint, Business Objects, Power BI, SQL, Arc GIS, etc.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Data Decision Analysis, or related field desired.
• Completed NBIS in-service bridge inspection.
• Completed element level inspection, and have in-depth knowledge of the AASHTO Manual for Bridge element inspection.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer's (PE) license.
• Experience scoping bridge projects; designing and analysis of structural elements; sizing and detailing of components, and IAW VDOT and AASHTO standards.
• Experience with Excel, Python, Access, Tableau, Power BI, statistical software, GIS software, SQL and VBA for complex data analysis, SharePoint Sites, web pages, and dashboards.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical analysis, bridge or maintenance management systems, life cycle cost analysis, multi-objective prioritization analysis, or performance management analysis.
• Experience with the use of and theory behind bridge management analysis modules within AASHTOWare BrM 5.2.3
• Knowledge of deterioration modeling, NBI and NBE bridge inspection data, and preservation and preventative maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a multi-skill bridge asset management engineer to assist in developing and implementing bridge management system analysis, life cycle cost analysis and optimization, funding analysis, maintenance management systems, and dashboards; integrating various systems and platforms; and developing comprehensive reports.
• Analyze multiple objectives performance management metrics, assets deterioration models, funding scenarios and or constraints in order to maximize bridge assets service life, minimize their life cycle costs, determine predictive indicators of low performance, and determine the most effective maintenance and construction practices.
• Provide assistance for conceptual, preliminary, final design and technical support construction of the new construction, replacement, rehabilitation and maintenance of bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, special provisions, quantities, project cost estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Complete interdisciplinary coordination of, and review and interpretation of reports by other disciplines.
• Complete structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts and other structures in accordance with VDOT and AASHTO standards, specifications, policies and practices.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public.
• Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Use software to include Excel, Python, Access, Tableau, Power BI, statistical software, GIS; use and modify databases, and or SQL and VBA to collect, extract or combine data for data analysis; complete analysis of NBI, NBE, financial and other data; and draw rational conclusions, develop solutions, and propose recommendations from the analysis.
• Complete aspects of the bridge maintenance, management and asset management program including bridge management, performance management, risk quantification and analysis, life-cycle cost analysis, multi-objective optimization and funding analysis.
• Serve as Designer for development of contract packages for bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Develop design plans, specifications, special provisions, quantities, project cost estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including the roadway; drainage; geotechnical; utilities, right- of-way; hydraulic and hydrologic; traffic; environmental; and construction disciplines.
• Review reports by other disciplines.
• Develop conceptual plans, preliminary plans.
• Complete structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts and other structures including sizing and detailing of components.
• Ensure compliance with VDOT and AASHTO standards, specifications, codes, and regulations as they relate to bridge and structural design.
• Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects.
• Ensure engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• Develop office practices in terms of standards, specifications, codes, and regulations for analysis and design requirements, design plans, specifications, special provisions, quantities, project cost estimates, construction cost estimates and constructability for the maintenance, repair, widening and rehabilitation of bridges, culverts and other structures.
• Collaborate with VTRC on applied research and implementation projects.
• Collaborate with peers, industry and stakeholders including other divisions, districts, VTRC, localities, and construction industry.
• Help with project selection, programming and funding of bridge projects for the construction program.
• 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.
• Help implement the Quality Program for assigned roles such as Designer, Quality Control Checker, Quality Assurance Reviewer, or manager of the project, task or assignment.
• Develop presentations, SharePoint Sites, web pages, dashboards, and comprehensive reports.
• Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
• Provide technical support during construction for replacement, rehabilitation and maintenance of bridges, culverts and other structures.

Benefits

• VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
• Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
• Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior