Engineer Structure & Bridge Wage

Title: Engineer Structure & Bridge Wage

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $37.15 - $60.37

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs/default.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence. If you are an engineer driven by innovation and a passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our Richmond District Engineering team!

As an Engineer Structure and Bridge Wage, you will prepare 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. This position requires field work to investigate condition of existing structures and assist in developing scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations. Position will also provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems.

This hourly/wage position is limited to an average of 29 hours per week and 1500 hours in a 12-month period. This position is not entitled to benefits.

This opportunity is based out of our Richmond District Office in Colonial Heights where you will have incredible natural resources like the James River and the many trails, historical sites, and cultural activities to help you balance your work and personal life. The district is responsible for approximately 18,000 miles of road in Central Virginia, making it VDOT’s largest district roadway.

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.

VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics, and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials).
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
• Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
• Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse groups.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field desired.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer’s (PE) license desired.
• Experience in computer-aided design and drafting, planning and scheduling.
• Experience computing dimensions and quantities of material.
• Demonstrated ability to perform field inspections to determine work required and interpret bridge safety inspection reports.
• Skilled in AASHTO’s Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specification.

Special Instructions

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT IS LIMITED TO 29 HOURS A WEEK, 1500 HOURS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO STATE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of yo