Full-Time
Engineer Tech Senior Lead Wage
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$26.24 - $42.64/hr
Petersburg, VA, USA
In Person
On-site role in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
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- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to make mathematical and algebraic computations.
- Ability to read, interpret technical plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of Erosion and Sediment control laws and their compliance.
- Knowledge of standard drafting methods, procedures, and roadway engineering design principles.
- Skill in the use of drafting tools, equipment, and computer-aided design and drafting.
- Perform special duties as assigned.
- Prepare and review highway plans for the acquisition of Right of Way and Construction or reconstruction of road facilities, to include C plans, M plans, SAAP plans, No plans and subdivision plan review.
- Assist in review of the compliance and permitting of Erosion and Sediment control as per state laws per DCR and DEQ.
- Support the roadway and bridge design staff in hydrology and hydraulic principles and design.
- Support field and section personnel residencies for Drainage and Erosion and Sediment control.
- Communication with VDOT staff and external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.
- Utilize Micro Station, Geopak, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher as well as other non-CADD applications and Design tasks to perform all Hydraulic Design for Roadways.
- Records Maintenance: Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
- Roadway Design and Cost Estimates: Demonstrate knowledge of design factor to complete a roadway design project from Scoping to Full Construction Plans. Develop highway construction plans in compliance with VDOT Standards and Policies and AASHTO policies using Automated Engineering Software. Coordinate the flow of information, both orally and in writing, to and from others that contribute to the overall project.
- Technical Assistance: Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
- Time Management: Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities, including IPM, Scoping, Field Inspection, Right of Way, Advertisement, etc. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor or inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas.
- Knowledge of hydrology, erosion and sediment control design, plan review and open and closed drainage systems and their principles.
- Plan Reviewer Certified
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2027 approved $28.5 billion for transportation projects, including $500 million for bridge repairs.
- HRBT tunnel breakthroughs in 2025 advanced Virginia’s largest highway project toward 2027 completion.
- FHWA awarded VDOT $604,318 for statewide wildlife crossing site identification and collision reduction.
What critics are saying
- HRBT slipped 18 months, pushing substantial completion to February 2027 and final completion to August 2027.
- FY2026 emergency response costs ran $172 million over budget after severe winter storms.
- The July 2026 Chesterfield shooting killed two VDOT contractors, exposing jobsite safety failures.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT controls Virginia’s $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget and 4,300 projects.
- VDOT runs megaprojects like the $3.9 billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion.
- VDOT combines road operations with SMART SCALE roundabouts and wildlife-crossing planning.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.