06436 - Assistant District Engineer Structure and Bridge

About the Role

Assist the District Section Engineer in providing management, leadership, and direction for assigned engineering section. This role involves assisting in planning, organizing, and monitoring project activities, as well as providing fiscal management and technical guidance on transportation projects. The position also includes training and developing team members and managing the bridge project delivery program.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bridge project delivery program, including design, plan, and construction documents for bridge structures, repairs, and rehabilitations.
• Assist in meeting commitments related to federal strategy, dedicated bridge fund program, and bridge performance measures.
• Manage and coordinate VDOT staff and consultant services in design, plan development, and construction.
• Provide technical guidance on bridge design, maintenance, and construction.
• Serve as section head in bridge-related matters in the absence of the District Structure and Bridge Engineer.
• Communicate with staff, the public, and other VDOT employees on engineering issues and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets for assigned program areas.
• Perform detailed engineering reviews and provide recommendations.
• Develop and manage the dedicated bridge fund program, coordinating with other sections and divisions.
• Oversee bridge and structural maintenance projects, including construction and rehabilitation.
• Manage consultant service design contracts and ensure effective project management.
• Conduct mid to long-term planning for bridge maintenance and construction projects.
• Represent VDOT in meetings with outside entities and resolve public concerns.
• Organize work units, assign workloads, and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff development, performance planning, evaluation, and recognition activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• Knowledge of bridge nomenclature, specifications, inspection methods, structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, design procedures, drafting techniques, plan preparation, and estimating.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering.
• Skill in using bridge design software programs, CADD, and other engineering software.
• Experience in bridge construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance is a plus.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering practices to complex structural projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and engineering disciplines.
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance, and training.
• Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs, and budgets.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Skill in project scheduling and management.

Additional Considerations: Experience in bridge design, construction methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and contracts.