EDGE Construction Engineer I: Roadway & Structures

Virginia Department of Transportation; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks entry-level engineers to support critical construction projects through the EDGE program, applying Civil/Construction Engineering knowledge as a developing Architect Engineer I in the Construction discipline. Responsibilities include field inspections, project documentation, and contributing to roadway design and environmental and maintenance tasks.

A Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program and FE/EIT milestones are required, with pre-employment

Qualifications

• Must be able to apply engineering knowledge to projects and tasks.
• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtain EIT within 12 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, or related ABET-accredited program by start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates general knowledge of Construction, Environmental, Maintenance, Materials, Planning, Residency Operations, Right of Way, Roadway Design, Structure and Bridge, and Traffic Engineering and Operations.
• Develop roadway designs for a wide range of transportation projects.
• Perform field inspections and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Engineering knowledge application

EIT within 12 months

Highway construction principles

Basic computer skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks entry-level engineers to support critical construction projects through the EDGE program, applying Civil/Construction Engineering knowledge as a developing Architect Engineer I in the Construction discipline. Responsibilities include field inspections, project documentation, and contributing to roadway design and environmental and maintenance tasks.

A Bachelor’s degree from ABET-accredited program and FE/EIT milestones are required, with pre-employment