Civil Engineer I - Roadway Design

About the role

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a Civil Engineer for the Roadway Design group of Highway Safety and Design. This position will perform various duties of highway design including drafting plans, specifications, and calculating quantities for roadway reconstruction, small culvert rehabilitation, and ledge/slope stabilization projects utilizing Microstation and OpenRoads as CADD platforms. The Engineer may also assist senior engineers and technicians in the office as well as participate with field investigations, inspections, and measurements. The role will also be provided the opportunity for some short term diversified training in other groups across the Highway Division, such as the Construction, Structures, and other Technical Services groups.

Responsibilities

• Draft plans, specifications, and calculate quantities for roadway reconstruction, small culvert rehabilitation, and ledge/slope stabilization projects using Microstation and OpenRoads as CADD platforms.
• Aid senior engineers and technicians in the office.
• Participate in field investigations, inspections, and measurements.
• Receive short-term diversified training in other groups across the Highway Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
• OR Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering.
• OR College senior in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microstation and OpenRoads.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Total compensation includes:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 23 will be $28.05 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $43.80 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.