H8101 - Eng Tech Sr Maintenance Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking an engineering support professional to provide field reviews, asset inventory updates, and contract oversight for highway projects in Virginia. You will work with VDOT standards to ensure accurate documentation and effective project delivery.

The role emphasizes field inspections, data collection, and technical assistance, with a focus on timely reporting and compliance with policies, procedures, and engineering plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans and specs.
• Experience researching and responding to customer requests with policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and assemble detailed information in reports and contract form.
• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance practices and traffic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field reviews and determine asset inclusion for contracts.
• Provide design details using CADD software and compute design elements.
• Prepare cost estimates and monitor expenditures per spending plan.
• Oversee SAAP, RAAP and IFB projects to ensure contract compliance and document testing of materials.

Skills

Read construction plans

Data analysis

Contract management

Field inspections

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Engineering tech certification

Tools

CADD

MS Office

HTRIS

DACHS

RNS

Integrator 2.0

Job description

Hiring Range: $24.40 to $39.65

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Description for Candidates:

Perform special duties as assigned. To provide engineering technical support and assistance in the development of applications and procedures used to support changes to the highway systems inventory; or by performing detailed reviews in the development, maintenance, collection, and compilation of traffic assets and data.

How you will contribute:

• Contract Support : Conduct field reviews and determine if traffic assets need to be included in contracts for replacements or modifications. Provide design details using CADD software. Compute design elements to include elevations, dimensions, clearances, volume, and quantities. Prepare cost estimates and monitor expenditures in accordance to spending plan. Perform detailed inspections of complex projects to validate compliance with contract specifications. Monitor contracts for job completion and update inventory records. Serve as project manager for assigned projects.
• Field Reviews and Inspections : Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform duties as assigned. :
• Project Oversight : Oversee Traffic Engineering administered SAAP, RAAP and IFB projects to ensure they are constructed per contract specifications and standards. Document and coordinate the testing of materials received. Review submittals. Submit monthly progress estimate, redistribution of maintenance funds and required EEO forms. Conduct final inspections of traffic control devices (TCD) and prepare written reports and punch lists of unacceptable work, monitoring completion.
• Records Maintenance : Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Roadway Inventory Support : Develop and maintain inventory for signs, pavement markings, guardrail, and roadway lighting assets. Update database. Monitor traffic assets for condition, replacement cycle, reflectivity, and integrity.
• Technical Assistance : Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
• Time Management : Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to read construction plans and perform complex operational studies.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications, and various data processing systems and networks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read construction plans and perform complex operational studies.
• Ability to research and respond to customer requests, to include interpretation of applicable policies, practices, and procedures with various stakeholders.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work independently and inspect contractors work and assemble detailed information in report and contract form.
• Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance practices with ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans, specifications, standards, and memos.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, terminology, and design methods to include the ability to analyze data to provide for safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and various data processing systems and networks.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Experience using CADD, MS Office Suite, HTRIS, DACHS, RNS, and Integrator 2.0.
• Knowledge in construction activities with emphasis on independent evaluation and decision making.
• Knowledge of VDOT policy or Code of Virginia related to land development processes.
• Knowledge of construction related training or education in related technical areas preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance related to traffic control devices.

Physical Requirements

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