Engineer, Senior – Structure & Bridge

Title: Engineer, Senior – Structure & Bridge

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $95,353 – $154,948

Pay Band: 6

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 Structure and Bridge Division is seeking an Engineer, Senior to join our team to provide oversight of design-build (DB) and public-private-partnership (P3) projects, which often involve large complex projects with numerous and complex bridges. The selected candidate will provide technical guidance, policy and procedure interpretation, evaluation and recommendations during all phase of DB and P3 projects. During development (procurement), the selected candidate will lead the oversight of review of concept plans and technical requirements, review of statement of qualifications and technical proposals, participate on selection panels, evaluate alternative technical concepts, etc. During delivery (design and construction), the selected candidate will lead the oversight reviews for design submittals and assist with providing solutions to difficult structural construction issues.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following job duties:

· Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.

· Project Management: Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects. Ensure effective development of bridge projects by coordinating design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants. Assist in the development of scopes of work, develop and manage project schedules, review proposals and manhours, assist with negotiations, review proposals and coordinate activities for advertisement. Oversee project activities to meet project requirements. Maintain project records and correspondence. Attend project meetings to give and receive updates on project progress.

· Meetings: Schedule, lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings, and other related structure and bridge construction meetings. Provide a thorough review of structural plans to ensure they conform with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications to minimize field problems and delays.

· Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.

· Project Management and Documentation: Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT’s standards, policies and procedures.

· Process Improvements: Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed. Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.

· Project Team Participation: Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders. Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance.

· Technical Guidance and Support: Provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems. Develop effective and economical recommendations to respond to construction problems and other bridge-related
inquiries. Participate in meetings to ensure bridge-related issues are presented.

· Design, Analyze and Check Structural Elements: Prepare preliminary and final bridge and structure designs for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects. Prepare bridge plans, sketches, and structural drawings. Check structural plans prepared by
others. Ensure shop plans meet AASHTO and VDOT specifications, are geometrically correct and meet requirements of project design plans. Investigate condition of existing structures and assist in developing scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations. Analyze structures for safe load carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure soundness and compliance of structural elements.

· Conduct Engineering Studies: Participate in or oversee engineering studies. Collect, analyze and process data and information. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant. Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies. Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations.

· Communications: Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.

• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.

• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.

• Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.

• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.

• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures.

• Experience using MS Office, bridge design, and MicroStation software.

• Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation.

• Experience using AASHTO’s LRFD design specifications.

• Experience managing projects and consultant contracts.