Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Title: Senior Roadway Design Engineer

State Role Title: Engineer Senior Roadway Design

Hiring Range: $82,448 - $133,978

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Bristol District Office

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you someone driven by innovation, with a passion for design?
VDOT Bristol District is looking for a Senior Engineer for Roadway and Design.

This position provides engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Makes recommendations for resolutions of project issues. Communicates with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs. The core responsibilities of this position include being the responsible charge engineer, development of policies and procedures, develop and recommend process improvements, participate or lead projects teams as assigned, project management, manage contracts, proficient in computer and CADD skills, roadway design, and conduct engineering studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.

• Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.

• Experience applying local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.

• Ability to coach and train others.

• Valid VA Professional Engineer's license, or the ability to obtain within 12 months through reciprocity.

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

• 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.

• Ability to effectively plan and schedule work.

Additional Considerations

• Certification as a Project Management Professional.

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.

Open Roads Designer Experience

Special Instructions

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 your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.