Engineer Senior Roadway Design (Richmond District)

Engineer, Senior Roadway Design

VDOT Richmond District seeks an Engineer Senior Roadway Design to manage and support preconstruction project activities, design, and production of right of way and construction roadway plans.

This position will provide engineering expertise and recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support preconstruction project activities, design and production of right of way and construction roadway plans (SAAP, RAAP, emergency, no-plan, minimum plan and C-plan projects), and Enhancement and Locally Administered Programs.
• Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas.
• Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues.
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to coach and train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively plan and schedule work.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles related to roadway design.
• Experience applying local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
• Experience applying principles of roadway safety that impact roadway standards and special designs.
• Experience applying roadway design criteria, basic storm water management regulations, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering and design software.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Additional Considerations

• Certification as a Project Management Professional.
• Progressively responsible experience in roadway design and project management to include responsible charge engineering.

Benefits

Exceptional recruitment incentive options for new external candidates may include one or more of the following: sign-on bonus, student loan repayment, VA College 529 plan, or annual leave grant.