Engineer Preliminary Engineering

Assist in delivery of District's transportation program by representing interests of jurisdictions and representation of VDOT's interest to the jurisdiction with regard to VDOT planning, preliminary engineering, construction, maintenance and operational processes. Perform varied technical engineering duties related to the project development program. Coordinate and communicate with elected officials, local government staff and citizens regarding funding and resolution of local transportation project and program related issues. Coordinate public involvement process for county and district-wide projects. 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.

Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.

Communication: Participate in county coordination meetings, providing status updates on SSYP projects and any locality administration agreements. Coordinate, attend and facilitate project meetings, particularly related to coordination with county staff on county-related issues.

Coordinate Transportation Program Issues: Assist in the coordination of Transportation Program issues. Serve as point of contact for project development for locality projects. Monitor and assist local governments with preliminary engineering of development of projects and project initiation in the STIP, CLRP, TIP, SSYP or equivalent and the SYIP. Coordinate with county staff and internal VDOT disciplines. Serve as local VDOT expert on special funds (TAP, RS, HSP, CMAQ, RSTP).

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.

Enhancement Program Manager: Manage and serve as point of contact for County Enhancement projects. Review and rank applications with others. Provide guidance to applicants and sponsors. Attend and participate in workshops for Enhancement projects. Serve as local expert on requirements for projects.

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.

Provide Project Development and Delivery Support: Provide support to VDOT and Locally Administered Transportation Projects during Project Development and Delivery processes. Be familiar with the Project Pool to assist with administration and development of scope, schedule and estimates. Facilitate coordination between VDOT and the local government to resolve related issues.

Public Involvement: Manage and serve as point of contact for the development of public hearing and CIM presentations, transcripts, logistics and web pages for county projects. Prepare responses to citizen inquiries reflecting VDOT's position on design issues. Provide specific guidance to localities on the public hearing process.

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 facilitate meetings and to resolve conflicts between internal and external stakeholders related to project or program concerns.

Ability to interpret plans and sketches.

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 monitor expenditures and funding streams and to communicate results.

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 in the management of improvement projects administered by VDOT or a locality.

Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.

Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge.

Knowledge of project development and construction of roadway improvement projects (public involvement, environmental requirements, engineering principles, specifications and contracts).

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 internal and external customers.

Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.

Experience facilitating meetings and resolving conflicts between internal and external entities related to project or program concerns.

Experience in project development and construction of roadway improvement projects (public involvement, environmental requirements, engineering principles, specifications and contracts).

Experience interpreting plans and sketches.

Experience monitoring expenditures and funding streams and communicating results.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include charts, graphs and presentations to communicate project concerns.

Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Roadway Design or related field desired.

Experience managing improvement projects administered by a DOT or locality.

Knowledge of VDOT's Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards.

Professional Engineering license or Engineer in Training certification.

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Minimum Salary: 88867.00

Maximum Salary: 144409.00