Engineer Technician Senior Structure and Bridge

Title: Engineer Technician Senior Structure and Bridge

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $25.09 to $40.78

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Hampton Roads District Office

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is an hourly/wage position. Wage employees may not work more than 29 hours per work week on average over the course of a year and are limited to 1,500 hours within a 12-month period. No State benefits are provided.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is seeking an Engineer Technician Senior Structure and Bridge to draft, design, detail, or review bridge and other structural plans for new construction, maintenance repair and rehabilitation projects. Check structural elements to meet VDOT requirements for alignment, geometry, strength and economy. Compute dimensions, clearances, elevations, and quantities of materials.

Core responsibilities for job & position:

• Maintain project correspondence and miscellaneous records and as built plans. Prepare contract documents within established timeframes.
  
• Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
  
• Prepare preliminary and final design or analysis for bridges or miscellaneous structures in accordance with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications within established timeframes.
  
• Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
  
• Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
  
• Check or review structural plans and shop drawings for conformance with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications within established timeframes.
  
• Compute quantities to develop cost estimates and prepare reinforcing steel schedules. Compute various items to include elevations, clearances and dimensions.
  
• Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders, schedules or records. Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.
  
• Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.
  
• Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
  
• Develop geometry for bridge and other structural components. Prepare structural details and plans using MicroStation. Revise plans within established timeframes.

Required skills for job & position:

• Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians.
  
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statics and strengths of materials.
  
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others in a team environment.
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Knowledge of basic structural engineering design practices and techniques.
  
• Ability to read and interpret road and bridge plans and apply design specifications and standards.
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
  
• Knowledge of drafting with emphasis on structural drafting and detailing.
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adjust priorities as needed.
  
• Ability to design bridge structure components and complete final bridge plans from preliminary sketches.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal