Title: District Location and Design Engineer
State Role Title: Architect Engineering Mgr II
Hiring Range: $110,889 - $180,194
Pay Band: 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Fredericksburg District Office
Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/jobs
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development...At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!
VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has exciting an opportunity available in its Preliminary Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a District Location and Design Engineer vacancy. This position provides management, leadership and direction for the Fredericksburg District Location and Design section including roadway and hydraulic design, survey and project management teams. They oversee the development and production of construction plans for a variety of transportation projects in support of program delivery. This position will provide technical guidance for roadway designs for activities within the Fredericksburg District. They will plan, organize, and monitor project activities to deliver projects on time and within budget. The candidate will supervise and train team members and provide fiscal management, and technical guidance on a wide variety of transportation projects. They must maintain strong skills in new design technology and construction methodology.
Required skills for job & position:
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roadway design criteria and standard design technical knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences to include making technical presentations and conducting public meetings
• Ability to manage staff, programs, and develop budgets
• Skill in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams
• Knowledge of transportation project management and transportation project engineering
• Skill in building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering design and analysis software
• Skill in leadership coaching, counseling, training, and development
• Knowledge of strategic and operational principles, practices, and techniques
• Advanced knowledge of transportation and highway engineering principles, laws, and regulations
• Knowledge of roadway construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
• Skill in working with all levels of management and elected and appointed officials
• Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others
• Ability to research and analyze data and prepare and present technical reports
• Ability to manage administrative, financial, and technical functions of an engineering work unit
• Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid Professional Engineer's license
• Degree in civil engineering or related field
• Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design and standard design technical knowledge
• Experience in roadway construction methods, standards, specifications, and materials
• Experience in leadership coaching, counseling, training, development, and effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams
• Skill in managing the delivery of exemplary customer service by self and others
• Experience applying roadway safety measures impacting roadway standards and special designs
• Progressively responsible managerial experience demonstrating administrative, managerial and leadership principles and practices
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing, with diverse groups
• Experience building networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Additional Considerations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp
VDOT employees have shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.
Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
"VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands."
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability Program, a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching, Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, tuition assistance, wellness programs, etc.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the state recruitment platform (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your application account to check the status of your application for this position.
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/resume, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information or attach a resume. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Priya Paranthaman
Email: priya.paranthaman@vdot.virginia.gov
