Engineer Roadway Design

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• Job Category:
  Architecture and Engineering Services
• Posting Date: 11/13/2025, 10:55 AM
• Locations: HAMPTON ROADS DISTRICT OFFICE
• Apply Before: 11/27/2025, 11:59 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Minimum Salary: 77276.00
• Maximum Salary: 125574.00
• Job-Specific Insights:
  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! The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District represents a collection of heroes who keep people moving safely through the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  
  The Hampton Roads District is a paradise for those who love outdoor life, urban life, and coastal vibes.

Design, manage and produce right of way and construction roadway plans for a wide range of transportation projects using automated engineering and design software. Maintain strong skills in new design technology and construction methodology. 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.
• CADD and Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Complete roadway design tasks in Open Roads Designer, AASHTOWare, PCES, Project Wise and other non-CADD applications. Recognize and analyze significant problems and develop and recommend solutions.
• Communication:
  Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• 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.
• Manage Assigned
  
  Activities:
  
  Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
• 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.
• Roadway Design:
  Develop and review sub-components and complete roadway designs using automated engineering and design software from scoping to advertisement for a wide range of transportation projects. Compute quantities and prepare plan assemblies for project milestones from scoping to advertisement. Take appropriate action to resolve problems related to project design. Provide technical direction and support in the application of VDOT's standards, specifications, policies and procedures in the development of transportation projects.
  
  Ensure deliverables are accurate and correct in content.
• Special Assignments:
  Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Teamwork and Customer Service:
  Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values, and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
• Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions;…