Engineer

About This Role

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to design, detail, and analyze structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with AASHTO and VDOT specifications. This role involves providing construction support, technical advice, and effective project management, while also fostering strong communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects
• Check statically determinate and indeterminate concrete and steel structures to meet specifications using AASHTO
• Compute dimensions and quantities of materials for projects
• Provide construction support and direction regarding structures and bridges
• Review plans prepared by others for correctness and compliance
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and training in assigned engineering program areas
• Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations
• Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding projects
• Investigate issues and resolve complaints with effective communication

Requirements

• Ability to apply civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering (strength of materials, statics, structural analysis)
• Experience applying specifications, codes, and regulations related to structural design (AASHTO and LRFD)
• Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design, and soil mechanics
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes
• Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications
• Skill in using computers and automated engineering and design software
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and make independent decisions
• Effective oral and written communication skills with diverse groups

Qualifications

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field
• Entry level position; experience in applying civil engineering principles related to structural engineering is required.

Nice to Have

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer's (PE) license
• Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures
• Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications

Skills

* Required skills