Engineer Technician, Senior – Materials

Please apply online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/engineer-technician-senior-materials-salem-virginia-united-states

Title: Engineer Technician, Senior – Materials

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $52,196 – $84,819

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

Our Materials Division is seeking an Engineer Technician, Senior – Materials to join our team who is a motivated, team-oriented individual with strong skills and experience in creating and maintaining electronic records. This position also requires travel within the Southwest Virginia Region several times a week.

The selected candidate will be responsible for

This position will be physically located in Salem, Va
• Field Operations Inspection: Perform, inspect, and approve materials placement techniques, testing, and equipment at project site. Train or assist field staff and contractors on proper testing procedures and preparation of samples for materials testing. Compute and document test results, compare with plans and specifications, and advise of substandard performance results.
• 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.
• Records Maintenance: Compile and maintain electronic and written reports using Excel spreadsheets, MS Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDFs for project records in assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Field Reviews and Inspections: Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain testing equipment inventory. Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment. Follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transportation.
• Project Documentation: Document, enter and complete electronic and written required data such as work orders, schedules or records. Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training.
• 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.
• Communication: Communicate verbally, in writing, and through email with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.
• Engineering Technology: Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Production Plants Inspection: Travel to and audit materials and production at Precast Program and Supplier locations. Perform statistical sampling and analysis in accordance with VDOT quality assurance program. Process data analysis and prepare electronic and written reports for distribution. Review and approve mix designs based on current specifications and guidelines. Keep supervisor informed of plant performance and maintain electronic updated quality assurance and quality control plans for plants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in the use of materials sampling and testing equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of highway construction, maintenance methods, materials and usage.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to work in the area of low-level ionizing radiation.
• Ability to work with and train others.
• Experience reflecting knowledge of materials sampling and testing procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Materials certifications vary by position. Ability to obtain combination of certifications that apply to specific materials position within 12 months of employment.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in electronic record keeping with programs such as, but not limited to: Excel spreadsheets, MS Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and Adobe PDFs.
• Current possession of required materials certifications.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, manuals, test methods and specifications.
• Knowledge of materials quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Prior experience in materials testing, construction, maintenance or a related field. Experience working in teams with VDOT Construction, Contract or Producer personnel.