Roadway Design Engineer: Shape High-Impact Transport Projects

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center seeks an experienced civil/transportation engineer to design right of way and roadway plans for Virginia transportation projects, using OpenRoads Designer and related tools. You will provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

You will analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, consultants, and FHWA.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and schedule work.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
• Experience applying design standards, specifications, policies and procedures.
• Experience in roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
• Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Skill in delivering exemplary customer service
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• CADD and Computer Skills: Complete roadway design tasks in OpenRoads Designer, AASHTOWare, PCES, ProjectWise and other non-CADD applications. Recognize and analyze significant problems and develop and recommend solutions.
• Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• 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.
• Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• 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.
• Roadway Design: Develop and review sub-components and complete roadway designs using automated engineering and design software from scoping to advertisement for a wide range of transportation projects. Compute quantities and prepare plan assemblies for project milestones from scoping to advertisement. Take appropriate action to resolve problems related to project design. Provide technical direction and support in the application of VDOT's standards, specifications, policies and procedures in the development of transportation projects. Ensure deliverables are accurate and correct in content.
• Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• 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.

Job description

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center seeks an experienced civil/transportation engineer to design right of way and roadway plans for Virginia transportation projects, using OpenRoads Designer and related tools. You will provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

You will analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, consultants, and FHWA.