Senior Roadway Design Engineer
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Location: Salem, VA 24153
Description:
Title: Senior Roadway Design Engineer
State Role Title: Architect Engineer II
Hiring Range: $88,678 - $144,102
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Salem District Office
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 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 your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT's Salem District has exciting an opportunity available in its Location and Design Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Roadway Design Engineer vacancy. This position manages and supports preconstruction project activities, design, and production of right of way and construction roadway plans (SAAP, RAAP, emergency, no-plan, minimum plan and C-plan projects), enhancements and locally administered programs.
Required skills for job & position:
Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting, and cost estimation
Skill in delivering exemplary customer service, and interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees
Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports, and project correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
Knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial management principles, practices and
techniques
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software
Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations and
guidelines
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field
personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex
transportation projects
Skill in the use of design software
Knowledge of project management processes
Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens, and government officials
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications
Skill in negotiating
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management
regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special
designs
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments
Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design
Experience applying local, state, and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards
Ability to coach and train others
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design
software
Experience applying principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work
Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations,
construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
Additional Considerations
Certification as a Project Management Professional
Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Ability to fill more than one position.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as "designated" to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Donna.Fizer
Phone: 540-494-9465
Email: Donna.Fizer@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Architect Engineer II
Hiring Range: $88,678 - $144,102
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location:Salem District Office
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 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 your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT's Salem District has exciting an opportunity available in its Location and Design Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Roadway Design Engineer vacancy. This position manages and supports preconstruction project activities, design, and production of right of way and construction roadway plans (SAAP, RAAP, emergency, no-plan, minimum plan and C-plan projects), enhancements and locally administered programs.
Required skills for job & position:
Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting, and cost estimation
Skill in delivering exemplary customer service, and interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees
Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports, and project correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
Knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial management principles, practices and
techniques
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software
Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations and
guidelines
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field
personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex
transportation projects
Skill in the use of design software
Knowledge of project management processes
Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens, and government officials
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications
Skill in negotiating
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management
regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special
designs
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments
Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design
Experience applying local, state, and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards
Ability to coach and train others
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design
software
Experience applying principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs
Ability to effectively plan and schedule work
Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations,
construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
Additional Considerations
Certification as a Project Management Professional
Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
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": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Ability to fill more than one position.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as "designated" to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Donna.Fizer
Phone: 540-494-9465
Email: Donna.Fizer@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.