Civil Engineer - Structures Section

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Final date to receive applications Date: 10/29/2026

Department:
Transportation Agency

Location:

Barre, VT, US

Position Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $33.55

Maximum Salary: $43.80

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a civil engineer to work in the Structures Section of the Project Delivery Bureau. This position will contribute to the engineering development of project plans, specifications, and estimates for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects throughout the state, from the scoping stage through contract plan completion. This work will include collaboration with a diverse array of professionals, including hydraulics experts, geotechnical specialists, and construction engineers.

Whether you're a recent graduate eager to embark on your engineering journey or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, VTrans provides the support and resources needed to help you reach your full potential. Investing in the growth and development of our team members is a cornerstone of our culture, and we are dedicated to empowering individuals to become leaders in their field.

This position will be located in Barre City Place in Barre, VT with an opportunity for partial teleworking.

Primary

Job Duties:

• Scoping Analysis
  - Evaluate initial design concepts and collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory requirements and standards. Includes identifying potential risks and challenges associated with various project approaches, such as environmental impacts, traffic maintenance requirements, and technical constraints.
• Bridge Design
  - Design and analyze various structural elements of bridges, including superstructures, substructures, foundations, and retaining walls, ensuring compliance with applicable design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Roadway Design
  - Design of horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, as well as superelevation, guardrail layout, drainage, stormwater and erosion protection needs.
• CADD Model Design and Drafting
  - Develop detailed three-dimensional models of roadways and bridges to support design and plan development, and draft contract drawings.
• Collaboration
  - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, civil engineers, environmental engineers, and transportation planners, to integrate designs with overall infrastructure projects.
• Construction Documents
  - Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, and other documentation related to design, analysis, and construction activities.

This position,
Civil Engineer I
- Structures Section (Job Requisition #55930), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Engineering work at a basic level for the Agency of Transportation. Duties involve design, technical support, and construction oversight of simple engineering projects under close supervision. Duties include the collection, analysis, and review of engineering data to be used in the preparation and evaluation of engineering design and construction plans and specifications for disciplines including, but not limited to, Roadway, Traffic, Structural, Hydraulic, Geotechnical, Environmental, Materials, and Construction Management.

Duties are generally performed in both office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.