06436 - Assistant District Engineer Structure and Bridge

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Lynchburg is seeking a District Structure and Bridge Engineer to lead bridge design, plan development, and construction oversight, ensuring schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires PE licensure and a Civil/Structural degree, with strong leadership, communication and project management skills to mentor staff, coordinate with districts and consultants, and uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with diverse audiences and meetings
• Ability to apply engineering practices to complex bridge projects
• Manage multiple projects and schedules across disciplines
• Supervise staff, programs and budgets
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and PE license

Responsibilities

• Lead the bridge project delivery program including design, plans and construction documents
• Coordinate with staff, consultants and stakeholders to meet program goals
• Provide technical guidance on bridge design, maintenance and construction
• Oversee budgeting, schedule and resource allocation for bridge projects
• Serve as Responsible Charge Engineer stamping and signing plans

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Bridge engineering

CADD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Bridge design software

CADD

Job description

Job Description

Assist the District Section Engineer in providing management, leadership and direction for assigned engineering section. Assist in planning, organizing and monitoring project activities. Assist in providing fiscal management and technical guidance on a wide variety of transportation projects. Train and develop team members. Manage the bridge project delivery program by providing the design, plan and construction documents for bridge structures, repairs and rehabilitations, meeting all design and schedule requirements for specific crossings. 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 areas related to design, plan development and construction. Provide technical guidance related to bridge design, maintenance and construction. Serve as section head in all bridge related matters in absence of the District Structure and Bridge Engineer.

How You Will Contribute

• Communications: Communicate with staff, public and other VDOT employees on a variety of engineering related issues. Respond to stakeholder inquiries and participate in stakeholder meetings as necessary.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service in response to citizen inquiries and concerns.
• Engineering Budget Oversight: Develop, manage and monitor budgets for assigned program areas including staff, equipment, projects, etc. Monitor expenditures and status of allocations. Ensure financial metrics are met.
• Engineering Reviews: Perform detailed, technical engineering reviews on a variety of documents and projects and do so as responsible charge engineer as required. Formulate and document recommendations and make presentations on findings.
• Management of Bridge Funding: Develop dedicated bridge fund program by coordinating with other sections and divisions, monitoring six year improvement program, federal strategy, IPM, Dashboard, project development process and schedule. Assist with the development of priorities and establishment of projects for the bridge maintenance, bridge replacement and state force maintenance programs.
• Management of SB Maintenance and Construction Program: Manage and oversee development of bridges and other structural maintenance projects. Coordinate and manage bridge construction and rehabilitation projects. Make recommendations for plan changes due to unforeseen field conditions. Manage consultant service design contracts from initial scope of work to submission of plans to advertisement. Ensure effective project management of bridge projects. Provide technical guidance and direction.
• Management of SB Planning and Development Program: Manage and oversee the review of structural design, plans and working drawings on bridges and other structures. Conduct mid to long term planning to develop and recommend priorities, resources, estimates and programming needs for future bridge maintenance investment and construction projects. Analyze or oversee the analysis of complicated or unique structures. Function as Responsible Charge Engineer stamping and signing plans.
• Project Coordination: Represent VDOT when meeting with outside entities to include resolving issues of public concern. Work with district and residency staff to communicate all project issues and work as a team member and leader to resolve problems. Coordinate with stakeholders to meet established project performance measures.
• Project Management and Documentation: Organize work unit and assign workload. Monitor workload assignments so tasks are completed in support of VDOT programs. Manage time and adjust priorities of tasks. Responsible for the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
• Staff Training and Development: Ensure staff development, performance planning, evaluation and recognition activities are completed to ensure a productive and motivated team.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering practices and procedures to a variety of complex structural engineering projects, draw logical conclusions and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and oversee multiple projects and schedules and multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others.
• Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Knowledge of Transporation engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of bridge nomenclature, specs, inspection methods, structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, design procedures, drafting techniques, plan preparation and estimating.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures as applied to bridges and structures.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
• Skill in the use of bridge design software programs and CADD.
• Skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include engineering software.
• Skilled in project scheduling and project management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering practices and procedures to a variety of complex structural engineering projects, draw logical conclusions and exercise sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to manage, coordinate and oversee multiple projects and schedules and multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of bridge nomenclature, specifications and inspection methods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures as applied to bridges and structures.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, steel design, design procedures, drafting techniques, plan preparation and estimating.
• Skill in the use of computers and web based applications to include bridge design programs and CADD.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in bridge construction, rehabilitation and maintenance.
• Experience in bridge design and construction methods, procedures and techniques. Experience reading and interpreting plans, specifications and contracts.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct