EDGE - Construction Engineering - Lynchburg, VA

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

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) seeks entry-level engineers for its EDGE (Employee Development & Growth Experience) Program. This 15–24 month development track rotates you through Construction, Environmental, Maintenance, Materials, Planning and more, exposing you to the full spectrum of engineering roles within VDOT.

Upon completion, EDGE associates are positioned into suitable classified roles to match career goals and agency needs.

Qualifications

• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtain the EIT designation within 12 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, or related ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge of highway construction principles.
• Must be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Proficient in basic computer operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the EDGE Program with on-the-job rotations across Construction, Environmental, Maintenance, Materials, Planning, Residency Operations, Right of Way, Roadway Design, Structure & Bridge, and Traffic Engineering.
• Apply engineering knowledge to complete projects and tasks within program rotations.
• Follow oral and written instructions, make informed decisions, and seek efficient processes to maximize resources.

Skills

FE exam

EIT designation

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

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.

Equip entry-level individuals to fill designated critical construction engineering roles and contribute effective results to the organization. The individual in this position participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program 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 the Construction discipline. Perform special duties as assigned.

How you will contribute:

• Construction: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Construction functional area to include field inspections and project documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Structure and Bridge: Demonstrates a general knowledge of structure and bridge to include preliminary design, bridge safety inspection, and bridge maintenance.
• Traffic Engineering and Operations: Demonstrates a general knowledge of traffic engineering and operations.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to apply the knowledge to complete projects and other tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions, as well as determine more efficient processes to produce results and maximize resources.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering principles as they relate to highway construction.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, or related degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) program by start of employment.
• Knowledge of highway construction principles.
• 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, Construction Engineering or related field desired.
• Experience in interpreting technical plans and specifications.
• Experience in roadway design and construction projects.
• Experience in roadway transportation.
• Possess Engineer in Training (EIT) designation at time of employment.