District Bridge Engineering Lead

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

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.