Engineer Structure and Bridge

Title: Engineer Structure and Bridge

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $72,738 to $118,200

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Suffolk, Burbage Dr

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer Structure and Bridge to design and detail structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications to prepare plans. Compute dimensions and quantities of materials. Provide construction support and direction regarding construction and maintenance of structures and bridges. Review plans prepared by others to ensure correctness.

Core responsibilities for job & position:

• Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.
  
  
• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
  
  
• 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. Document all occurrences for future reference. Participate in meetings to ensure bridge-related issues are presented.
  
  
• Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
  
  
• Prepare effective preliminary and final bridge and structure designs for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications. Prepare bridge plans, sketches, and structural drawings. Check structural plans prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness. 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.
  
  
• Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
  
  
• Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  
  
• Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
  
  
• Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
  
  

Required skills for job & position:

• Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.
  
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
  
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
  
• Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  
• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
  
• Ability to review and administer consultant design contracts.
  
• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
  
• Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practic