Assistant Resident Engineer – Land Use (Richmond District)

VDOT

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Posting expires: April 13, 2026

Job Description:

Assist the Residency Administrator or Engineer to ensure the coordination, integration and management of VDOT resources impacting a residency program. May serve as the focal point for services and primary contact or liaison for local governments on activities that impact the local geographic region. Administer VDOT land development activities in assigned geographic region under the advisory authority of the District Land Use Director regarding land use policies, procedures and guidelines. Manage resources and staff allocated to programs to accomplish objectives. Assist the Resident Engineer or Resident Administrator to ensure the management, coordination and integration of VDOT resources impacting residency operations and programs. May serve as the primary contact or liaison for local governments related to program areas. Administers residency projects and manages resources and staff to accomplish residency objectives while serving as the responsible charge engineer for residency.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices to land development design, transportation construction and maintenance projects.
  • Experience managing and directing activities related to staffing, budgeting, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, problem solving and training.
  • Experience with land use and development activities to include rezoning and public meetings.
  • Safety shoes are required in the field.
  • Skill in developing and managing effective relationships with employees, citizens and public officials.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software programs to include MS Office and engineering design software.
  • Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:

  • Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program.
  • Progressively responsible experience managing a transportation maintenance program.

Job Information:

  • Apply Before: 04/13/2026, 11:59 PM
  • Architect Engineering Mgr II
  • Minimum Salary: $95,00
  • Maximum Salary: $154,00
  • Competency Model: Senior Leader