Assistant District Location & Design Engineer

Required skills for job & position:

• Ability to develop roadway plans from concept level to final design
• Ability to develop construction estimates for roadway projects from concept level to final design
• Knowledge of Transportation engineering principles and practices
• Extensive knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials
• Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of principals of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs
• Substantial knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards
• Ability to provide technical direction, guidance and training to others
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications to include engineering software
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets
• Ability to research and analyze data to provide recommendations and solutions to problems
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to transportation engineering
• Skilled in project scheduling and project management
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
• Proficient skill in leadership, project and program management, coaching, counseling and training others
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources and leadership techniques
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license
• Extensive knowledge of and experience applying roadway and transportation design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and agency policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and Standard Design technical knowledge
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including CADD and other engineering applications
• Experience estimating transportation projects
• Leadership experience to include project and program management, coaching, counseling and training others
• Experience related to building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets
• Project management experience

Additional Considerations

• Experience in mentoring personnel
• Experience in Open Roads Design (ORD) or equivalent
• Degree in civil engineering or related field