Virginia Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
04057 - Engineer Senior Supervisor Structure and Bridge
Bristol, VA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $144K/yrThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Supervisor for Structure and Bridge Engineering. This role involves overseeing the evaluation, design, and detailing of complex bridge and structural projects while providing technical leadership and project management for the Bristol District.
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Responsibilities
Serve as responsible-charge engineer in the evaluation, design, and detailing of all types and complexities of structures and bridges for new construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects
Supervise engineers and technicians in analysis and design and to facilitate the production, coordination, and implementation of structure and bridge plans
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
Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff
Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities
Lead projects across functional areas of the department
Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources
Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT
Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs
Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups
Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated
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
Ensure shop plans meet AASHTO and VDOT specifications, are geometrically correct and meet requirements of project design plans
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
Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section
Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency
Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team
Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals
Prepare and review technical reports
Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals
Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff
Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program
Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision
Schedule, lead and participate in pre-construction conferences, contract showings and other related structure and bridge construction meetings
Provide a thorough review of structural plans to ensure conformance with AASHTO and VDOT guidelines and specifications to minimize field problems and delays
Serve as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects
Coordinate design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants
Assist in the development of scopes of work, develop and manage project schedules, review proposals and manhours, assist with negotiations, review proposals, and coordinate activities for advertisement
Oversee project activities to meet project requirements
Maintain project records and correspondence
Attend project meetings to give and receive updates on project progress
Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia
Supervise team of engineers and technicians
Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance
Promote training and development opportunities
Provide technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems
Develop effective and economical recommendations to respond to construction problems and other bridge-related inquiries
Document all occurrences for future reference
Participate in meetings to ensure bridge-related issues are presented
Qualification
Required
Ability to apply civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers
Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials
Ability to interpret construction plans and design specifications and produce structural design plans and notes
Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts
Ability to supervise and train others
Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field
Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards)
Skill in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Preferred
Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation; experience managing projects and consultant contracts
Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and structures
Experience using AASHTO's LRFD design specifications
Experience using MS Office, bridge design, and MicroStation software
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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