Sr.Roadway Design Engineer

Title: Sr.Roadway Design Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II

Hiring Range: $109,655-$178,190

Pay Band: NV 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT is seeking a Sr. Roadway Design Engineer to manage and support 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), and Enhancement and Locally Administered Programs. You will provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas and provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

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

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.

Manage contracts- Manage consultant support including validating manhour task estimates, obtaining Project Manager approval for consultant use, monitoring consultant performance, and review of consultant invoices.

Computer and CADD Skills- Complete roadway design tasks in Microstation, Geopak, and other engineering software programs approved for use by VDOT, as well as other non-CADD applications.

Roadway Design- Develop roadway designs for a wide range of transportation projects. Attend project scoping's, pre-construction conferences and field visits to gather information and develop design concepts. Take appropriate action to resolve difficult problems. Ensure deliverables to customers are accurate and correct in content. Serve as responsible charge engineer for designs prepared by self or others under his or her direction (signing and sealing).

Conduct Engineering Studies- Participate in or oversee engineering studies. 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 communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Ability to resolve design comments and construction questions.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to coach and train others.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.
• 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, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

Additional Considerations

• GRIT certification.
• Progressively responsible experience in roadway design to include responsible charge engineering.