Engineer Senior Supervisor

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.

And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation.

Virginia has the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the country, behind Texas and North Carolina.

VDOT is seeking an energetic responsible-charge engineer to lead a team in the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. You will supervise engineers and technicians in analysis and design, and to facilitate the production, coordination, and implementation of structure and bridge plans; will check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications and the VDOT Manual of the Structure and Bridge Division to prepare plans. Position will compute dimensions and quantities of materials; provide construction support and direction regarding construction and maintenance of structures and bridges. Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects; will coordinate activities with other sections, divisions and consultants; assist in the development of scope of work, develop and manage schedules, review proposals and coordinate activities to meet project advertisement; and schedule, lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings and other related structure and bridge construction meetings. Ensure and document that project plan development follow established QA/QC protocols; and provide technical guidance, evaluation and recommendations for Structure & Bridge design during the review, negotiation, administration and construction of Design Build Projects.

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering. Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures. Experience using AASHTO’s and LRFD design specifications. Considerable experience in bridge design engineering, repair and rehabilitation. Experience in managing projects and consultant contracts; and in using MS Office, bridge design and Microstation software. Experience and proficiency in constructability review and construction engineering /problem solving. Considerable experience as a team leader providing oversight and direction of the work of professional engineering staff; productivity and performance management and oversight of project delivery. Strong technical skills involving complex bridge, ancillary and other structures. Strong background in database management, development of computational worksheets and templates.

Special Requirements

Valid Virginia driver’s license. References, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Position is designated essential in emergency operation events and is required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment within the next 90 days. Telework options to be determined by manager according to business need.