Senior Civil Engineer I - Materials & Research

About the role

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead a team of engineers, technicians, and scientists within the Materials and Research Section. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who loves to solve problems, is a strategic thinker, and one who thrives collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining AASHTO accreditation for the central laboratory in Berlin, by ensuring sufficient and qualified staffing and overseeing a budget
• Ensuring quality and consistency between all materials labs
• Advancing internal and external applied research
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with state and national materials producers

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• At least ten (10) years of engineering experience

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Skills

• Proficiency in AASHTO standards
• Experience with material testing and specification development
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• 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

• Total compensation includes an outstanding set of employee benefits worth about 30% of your total compensation

Schedule

• Regular office hours