23840 - Engineer Materials

Virginia Department of Transportation; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks an experienced engineer to manage and complete engineering activities for construction and maintenance projects within the Materials Division. The role develops engineering programs to meet project design needs and provides technical guidance to field staff for resolution of issues during construction.

The position involves communicating with internal staff, local government, consultants and FHWA, preparing analyses and reports, and supporting

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information; prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, consultants and the public.
• Manage and coordinate engineering program activities to meet deliverables on time and within scope.
• Review design plans and contract documents for accuracy and completeness; provide technical guidance to field staff.
• Support project development meetings and provide recommendations on technical issues arising during construction.
• Assist in special investigations and develop remedial recommendations in written reports.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication

Technical guidance

MS Office

Engineering software

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Related field acceptable

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Job Description

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. Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

How You Will Contribute

• Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Conduct Special Investigations: Perform special investigations for the assigned Materials Division program area or areas. Provide remedial recommendations in written reports. Conduct special 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. Engineering projects are completed in compliance 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 the assigned program area or areas.
• Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• Project Engineering: Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
• Provide Engineering Support: Provide engineering support to various sections to meet 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 comment accordingly to ensure engineering aspects are accurately addressed. Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to field staff. Provide recommendations to projects of field problems within established customer deadline. Actively participate in project development meetings. Provide recommendations to field staff related to technical issues that arise during construction. Respond to requests for assistance. Actively participate in Value Engineering studies.
• Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to convey recommendations to 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 area or 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 of time, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain.
• Ability to work in diverse environments affected by but not limited to such elements as dust, vapors, heat and moisture.
• Knowledge 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 to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.

Minimum 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.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Professional Engineering License
• Professional engineering experience.

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

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen