Equip entry-level individuals to fill designated critical construction engineering roles and contribute effective results to the organization. The individual in this position participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program and through the program, applies their engineering studies as a competent VDOT engineer. Development entails the technical and leadership competencies that are required for an Architect Engineer I in the Construction discipline. Perform special duties as assigned.
Construction: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Construction functional area to include field inspections and project documentation.
Environmental: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Environmental functional area to include its role, function and responsibilities.
Maintenance: Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Maintenance functional area to include maintenance systems and maintenance activities.
Materials: Demonstrates a general knowledge of materials to include quality assurance, pavement, and geotechnical engineering.
Planning: Demonstrates a general knowledge of transportation planning to include its role, function and responsibilities.
Residency Operations: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of residency operations to include budget and preliminary engineering, land development, construction, and maintenance.
Right of Way: Demonstrates a general knowledge of Right of Way to include its role function and responsibilities.
Roadway Design: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of roadway principles and practices, including the project development process, geometric design application, quality control, safety issues, engineering economics, environmental considerations, and construction techniques. Develop roadway designs for a wide range of complex transportation projects.
Structure and Bridge: Demonstrates a general knowledge of structure and bridge to include preliminary design, bridge safety inspection, and bridge maintenance.
Traffic Engineering and Operations: Demonstrates a general knowledge of traffic engineering and operations.
Ability to apply the knowledge to complete projects and other tasks.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make decisions, as well as determine more efficient processes to produce results and maximize resources.
Knowledge of Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering principles as they relate to highway construction.
Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards, specifications and materials.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge to complete projects and other tasks.
Ability to make independent decisions, as well as determine more efficient processes to produce results and maximize resources.
Ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F.E.) and obtain the Engineering in Training (EIT) designation within 12 months of employment.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, or related degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) program by start of employment.
Knowledge of highway construction principles.
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
Skill in basic computer operations.
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field desired.
Experience in interpreting technical plans and specifications.
Experience in roadway design and construction projects.
Experience in roadway transportation.
Possess Engineer in Training (EIT) designation at time of employment.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
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