Title: Structure & Bridge Inspection Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $88,867-$144,409

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT Structure & Bridge Inspection is seeking an Engineer to provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas with a focus on traffic ancillary structures. You will prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations, provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area, and effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion. In addition, communicating with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

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.

Analysis and Technical Reporting- Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.

Manage Assigned Activities- Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.

Perform Load Ratings and Structural Analysis- Assess bridge and ancillary structure plans, sketches, shop drawings, and other technical structure data to determine mathematical models for bridge and/or traffic ancillary structure analysis for calculating load ratings/loading carrying capacity. Perform load rating analysis of bridges and culverts. Perform structural analysis of traffic ancillary structures/ Recommend weight restriction or structural repair.

Review Inspection Reports- Review reports prepared by team leaders and consultants. Perform quality control for conformity with FHWA, applicable Department practices, policies and procedures and other pertinent information (i.e., documentation of structure condition, numerical ratings, element condition and quantities, narrative descriptions and supporting sketches and photographs). Coordinate communication of structure condition and recommendations for replacement, rehabilitation and repair activities.

Special Assignments- Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.

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.

Perform QC and QA Inspections- Work with team leaders and municipalities to schedule and perform quality assurance and quality control inspection reviews. Prepare summary report finding, making appropriate recommendations. Conduct briefing evaluation, providing feedback and follow up actions.

Communication- Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.

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.

Inspect Structures and Prepare Reports Inspect structure- Review, compile and submit inspection reports. Document recommendations for repairs or rehabilitations. Submit critical findings in order to ensure public safety and timely response to conditions and situations that require accelerated notification.

Consultant Inspection Contract Management- Review schedule of inspections, coordinate assigned structures and ensure inspections are performed on schedule. Review consultant invoices to ensure structures have been inspected in accordance with provisions of the letter of agreement (LOA) with appropriate notifications of payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to prepare, review and maintain inspection records and reports and communicate structure condition and recommendations for repair, rehabilitation and replacement activities.
• Ability to perform hands-on safety inspections, work out of doors in all types of weather; at great heights and in confined spaces; and to use all required equipment.
• Experience in the design, inspection, and maintenance of bridges and structures, including knowledge of methods and materials.
• Ability to perform quality assurance and quality control inspection reviews and manage consultant inspection contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Experience and ability to perform load rating analyses for bridges and other structures.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field desired.
• Qualification as a Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader as required by FHWA.
• Experience in the design and analysis of bridges and transportation structures.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

RMS/PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees/.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/policies/employees.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/pathways/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.