Senior Structural Engineer

Company: The Commonwealth of Virginia
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Please see Special Instructions for more details. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This recruitment may remain active until all related vacancies are filledApplicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application. 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.This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to 'Your Application' in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. Position Information Working Title Role Title Job Open Date 03/03/2021 Job Close Date 04/06/2021 Open Until Filled No Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range $76,596 - $105,500 Agency Dept of Transportation (501) Agency Website www.vdot.jobs Location Sublocation Position Number 08242 Job Posting Number 1076524 Type of Recruitment General Public - G Does this position have telework options? Yes Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference No Job Type Pay Band 06 Job Description Architect/Engineer II in Salem's Structure & Bridge Section designs, analyzes and checks structural elements to be used in the preparation of preliminary and final bridge/structure plans for new construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects using structural design/analysis software and tools and civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics and structural analysis. Estimates quantities and costs of materials/equipment/labor. Provides technical guidance on structural design issues from the preliminary engineering process through construction. Analyzes structures for safe load carrying capacity and perform structural calculations to ensure soundness and compliance of structural elements. Provides technical guidance and support related to bridge construction activities, issues, and problems. Serves as project manager for new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation projects, ensuring effective plan development by coordinating design activities with other sections, divisions and consultants. Maintains accurate project records and correspondence. Reviews shop plans to ensure they meet AASHTO and VDOT specifications, are geometrically correct and meet requirements of project design plans. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to structural engineering to include strength of materials, statics, structural analysis, structural steel design, reinforced and pre-stressed concrete design, soil mechanics, and quantity/cost estimation. Ability to perform detailed engineering calculations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skill in the use of structural design and analysis software and drawing tools to develop structural designs for simple and complex structures. Requires valid PE license. Preferred Qualifications Experience in bridge design engineering, repair, and rehabilitation and managing projects and/or consultant contracts. Experience performing structural analysis and ratings of existing bridge structures. Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and bridge design experience governed by the specification. BS in Civil Engineering. Experience using MS Office and Microstation CADD software. Special Requirements Valid operator's license. References and work history will be verified. Requires satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal history background and DMV driving record checks. Applicants needing accommodation to apply for openings or through the interview process should contact the local human resources office listed in the job advertisement. This position may be filled at the Architect/Engineer I (Salary Range: $62,726 - $85,000) level from this same applicant pool if an A/E II finalist is not successfully identified through the recruitment process. Preferred qualifications for Architect/Engineer I successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering Examination ( EIT ) and/or BS in Civil Engineering or related study area. Additional A/E II positions may be filled from this recruitment as necessary. Special Instructions to Applicants State applications will only be accepted as submitted online through the Recruitment Management System ( RMS ). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
This recruitment may remain active until all related vacancies are filled Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application. 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. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to 'Your Application' in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. Name Donna Fizer Phone Fax Email donna.fizer@vdot.virginia.gov Address Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only);
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  • * Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under Policy 1.30 Layoff? (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only)
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
    • * How did you find this employment opportunity?
      • State Recruitment Management System (RMS)
      • Agency Website or Bulletin Board
      • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, Dice, etc.)
      • Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
      • Newspaper or Professional Journal (Please specify below)
      • Career Fair or Job Event (Please specify below)
      • VEC (Virginia Employment Commission)
      • Radio/TV (Please specify below)
      • Other (Please specify below)
      • * Please specify the actual source from your response to question #3 above (Name of newspaper, Journal Title, Job Board, Career Fair, Agency Website, Social Media Type, etc.) If unknown or none, enter: N/A. (Open Ended Question)
        • Sponsorship means the filing of an employment-based temporary or permanent visa process to enable the applicant to work for this agency. Do you now or will you in the future require the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to sponsor you for employment?
          • Yes
          • No
          • Have you served or are you currently serving in AmeriCorps or Peace Corps? If so, please explain how your experience relates to this position. (Open Ended Question)
            • Summarize your experience in structural engineering and design. (Open Ended Question)
              • Describe the construction materials with which you have design experience. (Open Ended Question)
                • Describe your experience with CADD drafting software such as Microstation. (Open Ended Question)
                  • Summarize your experience performing structural analysis & ratings of existing bridges or structures. (Open Ended Question)
                    • Relate your experience estimating for quantities and costs of materials and equipment in prior projects. (Open Ended Question)
                      • Describe your role in managing a specific structural engineering project. (Open Ended Question)
                        • Do you currently have a PE or an EIT license?
                          • Yes
                          • No

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