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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Experience applying civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.
• Experience in structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include automated engineering and design software.
• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

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