Title: Roadway Design Engineer
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I
Hiring Range: $67,646 - $109,925
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Staunton District Office
Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Staunton District is seeking a highly qualified Roadway Design Engineer to design, manage, and produce Right of Way and Construction Roadway in an accurate and precise manner.
As the selected candidate you will:
• Work with team members and consultants and will maintain applicable skills in new design technology/construction methodology.
• Develop and review sub-components and complete roadway designs using automated engineering and design software from scoping to advertisement for a wide range of transportation projects.
• Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
• Provide extraordinary customer service and engage all stakeholders to develop solutions that balance the needs of citizens, special interest groups, and local governments.
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated knowledge of roadway and drainage design criteria, project management, construction methods, standards, specifications, & materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Civil Engineering principles as they relate to roadway design & standard design technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards & special designs.
• Skill in effective communication, both in writing & verbally, with diverse groups and the demonstrated ability to train others to effectively plan & schedule work.
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to VDOT roadway design, and AASHTO policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing VDOT’s Road and Bridge Specifications & Standards.
• Experience with field investigations to evaluate, design, and recommend solutions for roadway concerns resulting from construction, maintenance, and citizen complaints.
• Experience using CADD, to include Microstation, OpenRoads, and/or Civil 3D in designing and delivering projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or equivalent education/experience is preferred.
• Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer License is a plus!
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.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within Staunton District.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Employees participate in a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision also available. Also, the state funds a Short and Long Term Disability Program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, etc.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOT’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. View details & knowledge, skills, & abilities for applicant evaluation at local VEC or http://www.vdot.jobs.
TDD 1-800-828-1120.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics .
http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp
We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
Contact Information
Name: Ciara Diehl
Phone: (540)292-4079
Email: Ciara.Diehl@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.
