Land Use Engineer

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. Provide technical review of land development plans consistent with VDOT specifications, standards, policies and procedures. Administer the District's land development activities with stakeholders to include local government, engineering community, developers and other VDOT staff.

How you will contribute:

Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.

Assist in the Land Use Permitting Function: Prepare correspondence and process forms and applications. Review documents and plans pertaining to land use permits.

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.

Plan Review: Coordinate plan reviews with the district's responsible charge engineer, project developer, engineer and local jurisdictions for residential and commercial developments. Enter, track, organize and monitor workload and perform all required tasks. Keep multiple project reviews on schedule with limited supervisory assistance.

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.

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.

Technical Review: Provide technical reviews for preliminary plans, site plans, detailed construction plans and record plats for residential and commercial developments. Provide technical review for utility plans and other infrastructure plans. Review and comment on plans for land development proposals.

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.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret subdivision, site and construction plans, as well as local ordinances and zoning requirements.

Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.

Knowledge of VDOT land use permit policies, construction practices, materials requirements, and street acceptance procedures.

Knowledge of VDOT subdivision street requirements, entrance standards and road design standards.

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

Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.

Knowledge of roadway geometric design and other engineering principles.

Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.

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 interact successfully with internal and external customers.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans, local ordinances and zoning requirements.

Experience applying land use permit policies, construction practices, materials requirements, and street acceptance procedures.

Experience applying roadway geometric design and other engineering principles.

Experience applying subdivision street requirements, entrance standards and road design standards.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.

Experience in land development plan review.

Experience in the application of engineering principles to highway construction projects.

PE license or EIT certification.

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Minimum Salary: 83458.00

Maximum Salary: 135620.00