Engineer Senior Structure and Bridge

Senior Bridge Engineer

The Structure and Bridge Division seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead new design, replacement, and rehabilitation of diverse bridges across all nine VDOT districts. In this high-impact role, you will perform structural analysis, develop plans and cost estimates, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide construction support. You will also oversee Tier 2 projects exceeding $15M. Beyond project delivery, you will drive statewide initiatives: developing innovative tools, improving cost-estimating methods, advancing 3D CADD implementation, and validating bridge design software.

VDOT offers a uniquely supportive environment combining technical excellence with public service. You will collaborate with seasoned experts committed to mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development. This is an exceptional opportunity to tackle challenging work, advance your career, and directly improve the safety of Virginia's transportation infrastructure.

Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs. 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.

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. Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. Review plans prepared by others to ensure correctness.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• 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.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs of materials.
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis.
• Considerable knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced and prestressed concrete design and soil mechanics.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
• Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.
• Knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of specifications, codes and regulations related to structural design (e.g. AASHTO and LRFD structural design standards).
• Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
• Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
• Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.
• Skill in negotiating.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.

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.
• Ability to manage projects and review and administer consultant design contracts.
• Ability to produce structural design plans and notes.
• 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,…