Title: Engineer Structure & Bridge Wage

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $37.15 - $60.37

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment to excellence! If you are driven by innovation and a passion for infrastructure, we want you to join our team to keep Virginia moving. As an Engineer Structure and Bridge, you will use our foundational drivers to play a crucial role in shaping the highways that connect communities and drive progress across the Commonwealth of Virginia.​

This opportunity is based at our Richmond District office where you will have incredible natural resources like; the James River and the many trails, historical sites, and cultural activities to help you balance work and personal life. The district is responsible for approximately 18,000 miles of road in Central Virginia, making it VDOT’s largest district roadway.

This hourly/wage position is not entitled to the State's benefits package or Virginia Personnel Act (VPA) protections. Incumbents hired into hourly/wage positions are limited to working an average of 29 hours per week and 1,500 hours in a 12-month period.

VDOT is seeking an engineer to design and detail structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects for the Richmond District. You will check statically determinate and indeterminate structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO specifications to prepare plans; compute dimensions and quantities of materials; provide construction support and direction regarding construction and maintenance of structures and bridges; and effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion and review plans prepared by others to ensure correctness. Successful candidate will prepare effective preliminary and final bridge and structure designs for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications; prepare bridge plans, sketches, and structural drawings; check structural plans prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness; investigate condition of existing structures and assist in developing scope of proposed bridge rehabilitations; analyze structures for safe load carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure soundness and compliance of structural elements. You will provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems; participate in meetings to ensure bridge-related issues are presented; coordinate design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants; monitor project development and design schedule and maintain project records and correspondence; oversee project activities to meet project requirements; perform review of bridge construction records for final payment to contractor; and attend project meetings to give and receive updates on project progress. This job also entails some field work: inspect or assist in inspecting bridges to determine repair types and quantities, investigate causes of deterioration, or make field measurements pertinent to bridge design or rehabilitation.

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. 

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis; of structural steel design, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design and soil mechanics; and of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards). Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials; to interpret construction plans and design specifications; to produce structural design plans and notes; to review and administer consultant design contracts; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis and make independent decisions and manage multiple assignments. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups. Ability to read and understand highway construction plans. Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs. Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience or education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field desired. Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer's (PE) licensed desired. Skilled in AASHTO's Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specifications desired.

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the Page Up 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.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. References, work history, and DMV records verified prior to commencement of employment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

THIS IS AN HOURLY POSITION THAT IS LIMITED TO 29 HOURS A WEEK, 1500 HOURS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO STATE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

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 http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Jarita Taylor

Phone: 804-629-2086

Email: [email protected]

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.