EDGE Civil Engineering

Job Description

Equip entry-level individuals to fill designated critical engineering roles and contribute effective results to the organization. The individual in this position participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program for Civil Engineers, 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 one of the following engineering disciplines
- Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Operations. Perform special duties as assigned. 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.

Equip entry-level individuals to fill designated critical engineering roles and contribute effective results to the organization. The individual in this position participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program for Civil Engineers, 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 one of the following engineering disciplines
- Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Operations. Perform special duties as assigned. 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.

• Analysis and Technical Reporting:
  Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Communication:
  Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Construction:
  Demonstrates a general knowledge of the Construction functional area to include field inspections and project documentation.
• Engineering Process Management:
  Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Manage Assigned
  
  Activities:
  
  Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• 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.
• Project Engineering:
  Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
• 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.
• Special Assignments:
  Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Structure and Bridge:
  Demonstrates a general knowledge of structure and bridge to include preliminary…