Engineer Materials

Engineer Materials

Manage and complete engineering activities for Construction and Maintenance projects. Develop Materials Division engineering programs to meet project design needs. Evaluate, analyze and incorporate design recommendations for appropriate Materials Division program areas. Provide technical assistance to construction field staff for resolution of related issues that arise during construction. Provide construction engineering support to VDOT, county, state, and consultant staff. Provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas.

Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to convey recommendations to project development team both orally and in writing.
• Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to establish engineering design parameters for assigned Materials Division program area or areas.
• Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
• Ability to monitor workload and establish work plans to complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
• Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
• Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain.
• Ability to work in diverse environments affected by but not limited to such elements as dust, vapors, heat and moisture.
• Knowledge engineering specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of construction practices, engineering principles and practices, and construction materials.
• Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and provide technical guidance and instruction to others.
• Ability to read and understand plan and contract documents.
• Experience applying materials principles and practices related to highway design, construction, and maintenance.
• Experience in engineering principles and practices relating to design.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, or related field desired.
• Professional Engineering License
• Professional engineering experience.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer