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05459 - Eng Sr Roadway Design

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  • 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States, 22405
  • Closing at: Jul 22 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • VA Dept of Transportation
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Hiring Range: $102981.00 to $167344.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

  • 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. Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. 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.

    How you will contribute:
  • Communications: Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
  • Computer and CADD Skills: Complete roadway design tasks in OpenRoads Designer, AASHTOWare, PCES, ProjectWise and other non-CADD applications. Recognize and analyze significant problems and develop and recommend solutions.
  • Conduct Engineering Studies: Participate in or oversee engineering studies. Collect, analyze and process data and information. 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.
  • Manage contracts: For projects designed by consultants by guiding the consultant through the project development process, negotiating contracts, processing vouchers, evaluating performance, resolving contract issues and enforcing terms and conditions of contracts. Manage city administered and, or consultant designed projects as necessary. Maintain project schedules and perform Project Closeout Procedures, including a systematic review of project charges.
  • Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
  • 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 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.
  • Project Management: Manage all aspects of multiple projects to include in-house and consultant designs. Establish and update schedules and budgets to ensure roadway plans are developed using VDOT's Standards, Policies and Procedures. Coordinate with other divisions ensuring project segments (scope, schedule, budget) remain on target. Manage the iPM system to control schedules and revise as needed.
  • Project Team Participation: Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders. Ensure information is technially accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance.
  • Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
  • 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).


    • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering 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 develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
  • Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
  • Considerable knowledge of roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.
  • Knowledge of project management processes.
  • Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of the principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
  • Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
  • Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
  • Skill in delivering exemplary customer service, and interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.
  • Skill in negotiating.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.
  • Skill in the use of design software.

    • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to coach and train others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to effectively plan and schedule work.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
  • Experience applying local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
  • Experience applying principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
  • Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.

    • Additional Considerations:
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional.
  • Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.

    • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
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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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