Virginia Department of Transportation · 17 hours ago
01755 - Eng Sr Preliminary Engineering
Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Senior for Preliminary Engineering. The role involves providing engineering support and consultation, conducting engineering studies, and facilitating project delivery while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Prepare analyses requiring advanced understanding of engineering, complex and significant reports, and strategic recommendations based on advanced engineering determinations
Provide engineering support and consultation using comprehensive understanding of the preliminary engineering function
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
Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA
Participate in or oversee engineering studies
Collect, analyze and process data and information
Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant
Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies
Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations
Assist local governments with project development and project initiation across multiple transportation programs, including guidance and sponsoring county/locality submissions for competitive state and federal funding programs
Coordinate with assigned counties/localities, internal VDOT sections, and others on applications for state and federal funding programs, project funding from various sources, and Project Administration and Agreement processes
Monitor and assist local governments with preliminary engineering for the development of projects and project initiation in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Six-Year Improvement Plan (SYIP), or equivalent
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area
Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed
Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations
Facilitate VDOT managed project delivery in assigned jurisdictions between VDOT project delivery team and the county/locality
Resolve technical, procedural, funding, political issues, etc. related to project delivery
Serve as the VDOT representative during the design phase to build consensus for the delivery of VDOT-managed projects
Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures
Participate or lead project teams as assigned
Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders
Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated
Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance
Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia
Establish, evaluate, adjust and measure goals and objectives for individual assignments and technical expertise
Identify resource needs and work to fulfill them
Seek out new tools, policies or other measures to enhance performance of roadways
Conduct research on road design and traffic engineering issues for possible application in the review of development plans to changes to department regulations and standards
Qualification
Required
Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects
Ability to apply regulations, requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues
Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments
Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines
Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and review complex traffic studies, signal warrant studies and traffic signal design
Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations
Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence
Knowledge of ITE, AASHTO and VDOT regulations, policies and procedures, as well as local planning and land development ordinances and laws
Knowledge of design standards, specifications and regulations related to roadway design, traffic and safety engineering, and right of way
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering
Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation
Knowledge of preliminary engineering; land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies and associated requirements
Knowledge of project management processes
Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques
Knowledge of traffic engineering, land use development and site plans
Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications
Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials
Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees
Skill in negotiating
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience in traffic engineering, land use development and site plan review
Valid Professional Engineer's license
Preferred
Experience in land use/preliminary engineering, highway and roadway design engineering; transportation planning, or land development engineering
Experience in the application of engineering principles to highway construction projects
Experience in land development plan review
Extensive experience managing a wide range of projects of varying complexity in the transportation engineering industry
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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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.9MKey Investors
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2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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