18164 - Eng Sr Supv SB

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program and is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Serve as the responsible-charge engineer for the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. Supervise engineers and technicians in analysis, design, and production of structure and bridge plans while ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength, and economic requirements.
• Compute dimensions and quantities of materials for bridge and structure designs.
• Provide construction support and direction for the construction and maintenance of structures and bridges.
• Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor activities of engineers responsible for technical review, analyses, and approval of engineering activities.
• Lead projects across functional areas, including planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring, and directing work activities and resources.
• Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT.
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
• Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders, and special interest groups.
• Prepare effective preliminary and final bridge and structure designs, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications.
• 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 project design requirements.
• Investigate the condition of existing structures and assist in developing the scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations.
• Analyze structures for safe load-carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure compliance.
• Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section to enhance quality, customer satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership and technical support to assigned engineering teams and VDOT staff in other divisions or districts.
• Prepare and review technical reports; act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals.
• Prepare management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status, and unresolved issues.
• Schedule, lead, and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings, and related meetings.
• Provide thorough reviews of structural plans to ensure conformance with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines.
• Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects.
• Coordinate design activities with other sections, divisions, and consultants.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, project schedules, and managing project budgets and proposals.
• Oversee project activities to meet requirements, maintain records, and attend project meetings.
• Fulfill duties as responsible-charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.
• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians, assign projects, monitor progress, and provide guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems.
• Develop effective and economical recommendations for construction problems and document occurrences for future reference.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and document results and recommendations.
• Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to complex transportation projects.
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers, and FHWA representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, make presentations, and conduct meetings.
• Ability to draw rational conclusions, develop solutions, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
• Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.
• Ability to manage financial resources, projects, and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem-solve, and communicate problems.
• Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
• Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
• Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs, and budgets.
• Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures, and practices related to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation, highway, and structural engineering.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
• 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 structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design, and soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including performance management and discipline.
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling, and training others in planning and scheduling work for diverse teams.
• Skill in negotiating and providing good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans.
• Skill in time management principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including engineering software and analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
• Ability to apply civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering, including strength of materials, statics, and structural analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications and produce structural design plans and notes.
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Knowledge of specifications, codes, and regulations related to structural design (e.g., AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
• Skill in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design, and soil mechanics.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including automated engineering and design software.

Preferred Experience

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

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. Pre-employment screenings include fingerprint-based criminal history background checks, DMV record checks, work history verification, references, physical exams, and drug screens.