Title: Engineer Structure & Bridge (Salem District)
State Role Title: Architecture Engineer I
Hiring Range: $67,646 - $92,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Salem
Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Salem District Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the position of Structural Engineer in the District’s Structure & Bridge Section. The selected candidate will apply sound engineering principles in designing and detailing plans for structure and bridge construction and repairs and insure bridge construction or repairs are accurate, functionally feasible, economical and as safe as possible. In this role they will check statically determinate and indeterminate bridge structures of concrete and steel to meet alignment, dimension, strength and economic requirements using AASHTO LRFD specifications to prepare plans; compute dimensions and quantities of material; and provide construction support by assisting Senior Engineers with field reviews and redesigns to fit unanticipated field conditions. In addition, this position will serve as a project manager for multiple bridge projects and may be designated as the “bridge coordinator” responsible for reviewing and coordinating review responses to plans prepared by private firms and in-house staff.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
*Knowledge of principals of civil engineering, knowledge of bridge design, construction,
inspection, maintenance and repair practices and policy.
*Able to perform computer-aided design and drafting, planning and scheduling; ability to
compute dimensions and quantities of material.
*Ability to perform field inspections to determine work required and interpret bridge safety
inspection reports.
*Ability to provide construction support by assisting district bridge engineer with field reviews
and redesigns to fit unanticipated field conditions.
*Identify and diagnose causes of deterioration and damage to structures, ability to compile data
and prepare reports and perform structural analysis.
*Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials
Additional Considerations
*B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field.
*EIT or PE license preferred.
*Experience managing multiple projects
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.
VDOT is an emergency response agency, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations when services are needed.
References and work history will be verified. Fingerprint-based criminal history records check required. Selected applicant may need to complete a preemployment physical and drug screen. May require approved safety shoes.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (PageUP). Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment and additional positions can be filled within 90 days of the close date.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
Contact Information
Name: Donna Fizer
Phone: (540) 494-9465
Email: donna.fizer@vdot.virginia.gov
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 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.