Senior Permits Engineer: Roadway & Land Use

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to manage land use permits, inspect related works in VDOT right of way, and ensure compliance with plans and standards. You will document activities, assist field staff, and maintain comprehensive project records.

Responsibilities include reviewing subdivision streets for state system acceptance, coordinating inspections, and applying policies from MUTCD and VDOT manuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret VDOT Road and Bridge standards and specifications.
• Ability to obtain necessary materials certifications within first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, road construction plans, property plats, utility plans and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Issue Land Use Permits: review and process permit applications for work within VDOT right of way.
• Inspect permit work to ensure conformity to plans and permit requirements.
• Document and enter required data such as work orders and schedules.
• Maintain project records and reports in accordance with guidelines.
• Review new subdivision streets for acceptance and coordinate inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written comms

Read plans

Computer skills

Education

Civil Engineering background

Tools

MUTCD

Work Area Protection Manual

Road Design Manual

VDOT Standards & Specs

Access Management Regulations

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to manage land use permits, inspect related works in VDOT right of way, and ensure compliance with plans and standards. You will document activities, assist field staff, and maintain comprehensive project records.

Responsibilities include reviewing subdivision streets for state system acceptance, coordinating inspections, and applying policies from MUTCD and VDOT manuals.