EDGE - Civil Engineering - Suffolk, VA

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Engineering rotations

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation invites entry-level Civil Engineers to join the EDGE program, a 15–24 month rotational development track. Participants gain exposure to Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction and more while building technical and leadership skills.

EDGE associates are prepared for placement into classified roles after completion, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree; FE exam or EIT within 12 months.
• FE with EIT designation within 12 months of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Experience with roadway design or related civil engineering fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering data and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Communicate with VDOT staff, government agencies, contractors and the public.
• Demonstrate knowledge of roadway design and construction processes.
• Assist in project management, scope, schedule, budget and status reporting.
• Support residency operations, environmental and maintenance functions as needed.
• Develop and manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Decision making

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

What Drives You? VDOT's Employee Development & Growth Experience (EDGE) Program is a 15–24 month engineer development program that provides engineering graduates with learning opportunities that expose them to the full spectrum of engineering roles within VDOT, igniting their potential for growth and development. Our program provides on-the-job rotational experiences designed to provide a unique understanding of the interconnectivity and functionality of engineering roles and business responsibilities while continuing to develop their technical skillset and behavioral competencies. These are full-time classified positions with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. After successful completion of the program, EDGE associates are placed into available classified positions that most closely align with their career objectives and agency business need. Financial consideration may be available to new hires who secure their EIT designation prior to their official start date.

Job Description

Equip entry-level individuals to fill designated critical engineering roles and contribute effective results to the organization. The individual in this position participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program for Civil Engineers, and through the program, applies their engineering studies as a competent VDOT engineer. Development entails the technical and leadership competencies that are required for an Architect Engineer I in one of the following engineering disciplines - Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Operations. Perform special duties as assigned. 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.
• Construction: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Construction functional area to include field inspections and project documentation.
• 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.
• Environmental: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Environmental functional area to include its role, function and responsibilities.
• Maintenance: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Maintenance functional area to include maintenance systems and maintenance activities.
• Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• Materials: Demonstrates a general knowledge of materials to include quality assurance, pavement, and geotechnical engineering.
• Planning: Demonstrates a general knowledge of transportation planning to include its role, function and responsibilities.
• 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.
• Residency Operations: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of residency operations to include budget and preliminary engineering, land development, construction, and maintenance.
• Right of Way: Demonstrates a general knowledge of Right of Way to include its role function and responsibilities.
• Roadway Design: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of roadway principles and practices, including the project development process, geometric design application, quality control, safety issues, engineering economics, environmental considerations, and construction techniques. Develop roadway designs for a wide range of complex transportation projects.
• Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Structure and Bridge: Demonstrates a general knowledge of structure and bridge to include preliminary design, bridge safety inspection, and bridge maintenance.
• 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.
• Traffic Engineering and Operations: Demonstrates a general knowledge of traffic engineering and operations.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to apply the knowledge to complete projects and other tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• 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 follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to make decisions, as well as determine more efficient processes to produce results and maximize resources.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
• 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.
• Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge, ensuring compliance with VDOT Standards.
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
• 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 apply engineering knowledge to complete projects and other tasks.
• Ability to make independent decisions, as well as determine more efficient processes to produce results and maximize resources.
• Ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F.E.) and obtain the Engineering in Training (EIT) designation within 12 months of employment.
• Have or will have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) program by the start of employment.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Skill in basic computer operations.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans and specifications.
• Experience in roadway design and geometric design application.
• Experience in roadway transportation.
• Possess Engineer in Training (EIT) designation at time of employment.