Senior Project Engineer: Transportation Program Lead

Virginia Department of Transportation; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to oversee design and preparation of road and bridge plans, manage complex projects, and coordinate with FHWA and local agencies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding VDOT standards.

The role requires strong communication, advanced engineering knowledge, and the ability to manage scope, schedule and budgets across projects ranging from highways to environmental

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of basic structural design.
• Skill in applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
• Skill in applying principles of roadway safety impacting roadway standards and special designs.
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees, field staff, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others.
• Skill in managing transportation design projects to include scope, schedule and estimates.
• Skill in planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and preparation of preliminary, right of way and final contract plans for highways, structures, drainage and environmental issues.
• Monitor and direct work activities and resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Provide project management services for VDOT and Locally Administered urban area projects.
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
• Assist in developing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

Skills

Project management

Civil design

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract administration

FHWA procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Civil engineering software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to oversee design and preparation of road and bridge plans, manage complex projects, and coordinate with FHWA and local agencies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding VDOT standards.

The role requires strong communication, advanced engineering knowledge, and the ability to manage scope, schedule and budgets across projects ranging from highways to environmental