23840 - Engineer Materials

About the Role

Manage and complete engineering activities for Construction and Maintenance projects. Develop Materials Division engineering programs to meet project design needs. Evaluate, analyze, and incorporate design recommendations for appropriate Materials Division program areas. Provide technical assistance to construction field staff for resolution of related issues that arise during construction. Provide construction engineering support to VDOT, county, state, and consultant staff. Offer technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.
• Communication: Establish effective communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Conduct Special Investigations: Perform special investigations for assigned Materials Division program areas. Provide remedial recommendations in written reports. Conduct investigations and provide written recommendations on repair strategies and economic impact.
• Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Ensure projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Engineering Projects: Perform assigned activities to meet engineering project needs. Provide accurate and complete oral and written reports to design units for assigned program areas.
• Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities to meet deliverables within established scope and timeline.
• Project Engineering: Assist in managing projects and tasks, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and report updates on their status.
• Provide Engineering Support: Support various sections to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of construction and maintenance projects. Review consultant reports and recommendations for completeness and accuracy. Perform plan and contract document reviews and provide comments to ensure engineering aspects are addressed. Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to field staff. Provide recommendations for field problems within customer deadlines. Actively participate in project development meetings and Value Engineering studies.
• Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Represent VDOT or assigned program areas on various committees and work groups.
• Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrate customer service and work habits reflecting VDOT Values. Coordinate the flow of information both orally and in writing.

Requirements

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to convey recommendations to the project development team both orally and in writing.
• 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 establish engineering design parameters for assigned Materials Division program areas.
• 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 monitor workload and establish work plans to complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
• Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
• Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
• Ability to stand for long periods, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain.
• Ability to work in diverse environments affected by elements such as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture.
• Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of construction practices, engineering principles and practices, and construction materials.
• Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including MS Office, project management, and engineering software programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and provide technical guidance and instruction to others.
• Ability to read and understand plan and contract documents.
• Experience applying materials principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance.
• Experience in engineering principles and practices relating to design.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field is desired. Professional Engineering License and professional engineering experience are additional considerations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain.
• Ability to work in diverse environments affected by elements such as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture.