Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an entry-level engineer to work alongside the Assistant Resident Engineer Land Use to assist with the administration of land development projects, permit approvals, and subdivision inspection and acceptance for the counties of Fluvanna, Louisa and Orange within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work with local government officials, developers, consultants, and VDOT staff to assess the soundness of designs and the impacts of land development applications on the state-maintained road network. Will also perform technical reviews of engineering plans to include site plans, subdivision plans, roadway plans, and utility plans.

This position is open until filled and screening will begin on October 4, 2024, and then will occur every two weeks thereafter.

Why Choose VDOT:

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, and leave programs. Also available to employees are a State Retirement Plan; a tax-deferred Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching provision; and a Short and Long-Term Disability Program funded by the State. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs, and more!

VDOT employees have Shared Values and abide by a Code of Ethics. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, learning, creativity, collaboration, and work that values differences. We encourage all who apply to review our values and ethics. (View our Values & Ethics here: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp.) If you share these values, we invite you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and plans
• Knowledge of applying roadway geometric design and other engineering principles
• Ability to apply subdivision street requirements, entrance standards and road design standards
• Ability to apply VDOT’s guidance and standards to reviews and provide clear and concise comments to the Area Land Use Engineer and other stakeholders
• Ability to apply land use permit policies, construction practices, materials requirements, and street acceptance procedures
• Detailed oriented with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications
• Valid Driver’s License is required

Additional Considerations

• BS Degree in civil engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience in the application of transportation projects which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the job
• Background in plan reviews, design and/or traffic engineering helpful but not required
• EIT or PE License, DCR certification as Plan Reviewer or ability to obtain a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in land development plan review or experience in the application of engineering principles to highway construction projects is favorable

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.

A confirmation receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully will be received after submission. Please refer to "your application" in your Virginia Jobs account (jobs.virginia.gov) to check the status of your application. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application or optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application or resume lacking relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person cannot be considered.

VDOT is an emergency response agency. As such, this position may be required to assist during emergency operations, requiring work outside of normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

A fingerprint-based background check, references, work history and DMV driver record 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 Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM). Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the published State pay bands.

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.