Engineer Land Use

The Engineer Land Use will administer the district’s land development activities with stakeholders to include local government, engineering community, developers and other VDOT staff.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts and leave programs. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirements saving including employer matching. The Commonwealth of Virginia also funds a short- and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs and more.

Hiring Range: $77,276 – $125,574

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience applying land use permits policies, construction practices, materials requirements, and street acceptance procedures.
• Experience applying subdivision street requirements, entrance standards and road design standards.
• Experience applying roadway geometric design and other engineering principles.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to interact successfully with internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction plans, local ordinances, and zoning requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations
• PE license or EIT certification desired.
• Experience in land development plan review.
• Experience in the application of engineering principles to highway construction projects.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field desired.

Special Instructions
References, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Fingerprint-based background check required. Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. Once onboard, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”.

Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Emory
Phone: (804) 401-0234
Email: [email protected]