04057 - Engineer Senior Supervisor Structure and Bridge

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2111 Bonham Road, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24201

VA Dept of Transportation

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Hiring Range: $88678.00 to $144102.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

Serve as responsible-charge engineer in the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. Supervise engineers and technicians in analysis and design and to facilitate the production, coordination, and implementation of structure and bridge plans. 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. Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

How you will contribute:

Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.

Design, Analyze and Check Structural Elements: 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. 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.

Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.

Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.

Meetings: Schedule, lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings and other related structure and bridge construction meetings. Provide a thorough review of structural plans to ensure conformance with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications to minimize field problems and delays.

Project Management: Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects. Coordinate design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants. Assist in the development of scopes of work, develop and manage project schedules, review proposals and manhours, assist with negotiations, review proposals, and coordinate activities for advertisement. Oversee project activities to meet project requirements. Maintain project records and correspondence. Attend project meetings to give and receive updates on project progress.

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

Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.

Technical Guidance and Support: 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.

What will make you successful:

Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.

Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.

Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.

Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.

Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.

Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.

Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications.

Ability to manage financial resources.

Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.

Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.

Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.

Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.

Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.

Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.

Ability to read and understand engineering plans.

Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.

Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.

Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.

Knowledge of project management practices and principles.

Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).

Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.

Knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.

Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.

Skill in negotiating.

Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.

Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to apply civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.

Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications and produce structural design plans and notes.

Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.

Ability to supervise and train others.

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.

Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).

Skill in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software.

Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation; experience managing projects and consultant contracts.

Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures. Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications.

Experience using MS Office, bridge design, and MicroStation software.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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04057 - Engineer Senior Supervisor Structure and Bridge