Full-Time
Senior Engineering Technician Structures Lab
Posted on 9/24/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Charlottesville, VA, USA
In Person
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures related to VDOT's program areas.
- Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain records and reports of test data.
- Ability to provide training and guidance to other technicians, students and/or part-time workers.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Ability to schedule, organize, and conduct laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics and simple statistical calculations.
- Skill in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Skill in the preparation of test specimens, as well as in the use of laboratory and field-testing procedures and equipment.
- Skill in the use of computers and job-relevant software programs.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Compute, analyze and evaluate test results. Summarize data and results. Report findings and appropriate documentation to scientists. Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
- Perform various operations in a concrete or related materials laboratory, including but not limited to batching, mixing, and various testing (both fresh and hardened properties). Keep laboratory clean, organized and in compliance with safety standards. Maintain equipment, keep in state of good repair and ensure cleanliness.
- Apply advanced principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments. Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policies and standards.
- Perform and assist with concrete or related laboratory and field tests according to ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and VTM requirements. Collect samples, prepare specimens in the laboratory and/or field for testing. Instruct and oversee others to follow and comply with appropriate testing methods and procedures. Provide awareness and guidance regarding new or updated/modified testing procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor, in a timely manner, issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.
- A combination of training, experience or education in materials laboratory research or related field desired.
- Coursework in properties and testing of materials.
- Experience conducting field and laboratory testing on concrete and analyzing results.
- Experience overseeing and training others.
- Possession of ACI concrete certifications.
- Possession of required materials certifications in areas of specialization.
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
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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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.