23867 - Eng Roadway Design

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  • 811 Commerce Road, Staunton, Virginia, United States, 24401
  • Closing at: Jul 25 2025 - 00:00 EDT
  • VA Dept of Transportation
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Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

  • Design, manage and produce right of way and construction roadway plans for a wide range of transportation projects using automated engineering and design software. Maintain strong skills in new design technology and construction methodology. Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

    How you will contribute:
  • Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
  • CADD and Computer 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.
  • Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
  • Engineering Process Management: 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.
  • Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
  • Project Engineering: 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.
  • Roadway Design: Develop and review sub-components and complete roadway designs using automated engineering and design software from scoping to advertisement for a wide range of transportation projects. Compute quantities and prepare plan assemblies for project milestones from scoping to advertisement. Take appropriate action to resolve problems related to project design. Provide technical direction and support in the application of VDOT's standards, specifications, policies and procedures in the development of transportation projects. Ensure deliverables are accurate and correct in content.
  • Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
  • Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.


    • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
  • Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
  • Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
  • Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
  • Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
  • Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
  • Knowledge of design standards, specifications, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
  • Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
  • Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.

    • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work.
  • Experience applying civil engineering principles as they relate to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.
  • Experience applying design standards, specifications, policies and procedures.
  • Experience in roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
  • Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
  • Skill in building networks and relationships with employees, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
  • Skill in delivering exemplary customer service
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.

    • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience in roadway design and project management for transportation projects.

    • 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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