23844 - Engineer Senior Asset Management Structure and Bridge

Architect Engineer IIManage or support areas of the statewide tunnel, bridge, ancillary, or other programs, as assigned. Coordinate efforts with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.What will make you successful:Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.Ability to lead and coordinate a large group of stakeholders to find consensus on an action plan for maintaining a large assets or inventories.Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.Ability to readily learn and understand new technical subject matter, relating to assigned asset type.Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Knowledge and understanding of asset deterioration and preventive maintenance.Knowledge and understanding of asset management.Knowledge and understanding of fundamental geotechnical hydraulic and geological principles.Knowledge and understanding of investment decisions, value engineering and life-cycle cost analysis.Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.Knowledge of project management processes.Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.Skill in negotiating.Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.Minimum Qualifications:Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms, including ability to make presentations.Considerable engineering knowledge associated with the management of complex highway assets.Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.Knowledge of relevant asset design and construction methods, such as tunnel and shaft support systems/techniques or bridge materials and construction methods.Knowledge of specific design, construction, inspection, and/or maintenance considerations for assigned asset types,Skill in delivering or managing construction, inspection, or maintenance projects involving highway structures.Valid Professional Engineer's license.Additional Considerations:Collaborative skills with a track record of leading multi-discipline teams.Experience in asset and data management of highway structures relevant to assigned asset types, such as complex facilities or structures.Experience with maintenance projects involving highway structures.Experience with project estimation, monitoring, cost control, and cost variance analysis.Experience with structural access equipment, access methods and relevant workplace safety procedures and regulations.Experience with ventilation, mechanical and electrical systems for tunnels or bridges with complex design features.Extensive engineering experience associated with the inspection of assets, relevant to assigned program areas.Successful completion of FHWA-NHI training courses, on subjects including but not limited to bridge inspection, ancillary inspection, scour, NSTM inspection, and load rating.