Senior Engineer - Preliminary Engineering at Virginia Department of Transportation

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What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to your professional development…At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for YOU!

VDOT’s Fredericksburg District has an exciting opportunity available in its Preliminary Engineering Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Senior Engineer vacancy. This position works with others on the project development team to provide high‑quality deliverables, including: project concepts, construction plans, and cost estimates and analyses. The role will provide QC reviews of work performed by in‑house staff and consultants and will develop and assist with the development of project concepts, roadway designs and project cost estimates.

They will provide engineering support and consultation using a comprehensive understanding of the preliminary engineering function.

• Knowledge of preliminary engineering; land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies and associated requirements
• Ability to apply regulations and requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context‑sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues
• Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation
• Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and interacting courteously and professionally with the public and other employees
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and review complex traffic studies, signal warrant studies and traffic signal design
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings
• Knowledge of strategic, operational, and financial management principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including engineering software
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal transportation laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives
• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects
• Knowledge of design standards, specifications and regulations related to roadway design, traffic, and safety engineering, and right of way
• Knowledge of project management processes
• Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens, and government officials
• Knowledge of ITE, AASHTO and VDOT regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as local planning and land development ordinances and laws
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications
• Skill in negotiating
• Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications, and regulations
• Knowledge of traffic engineering, land use development and site plans
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments
• 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

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license
• Ability to apply regulations and requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context‑sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and review complex traffic studies, signal warrant studies and traffic signal design
• Skill in applying design standards, specifications and regulations related…