Title: Structure & Bridge Maintenance Management Engineer

Hiring Range: $34.97 - $56.83 Per Hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&department_uids%5B%5D=8390161d5f8d09e8d57688e57572ae79&query=

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during the wage employment year (May 1 – April 30). This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.

The Central Office Structure and Bridge Division is seeking a part-time Engineer in the Structure & Bridge Maintenance Management section. The selected candidate will serve as a multi-skilled bridge asset management engineer and will assist with: developing and implementing bridge management system analysis, life cycle cost analysis and optimization, funding analysis, maintenance management systems, and dashboards; integrating various systems and platforms; and developing comprehensive reports. The selected candidate will also: analyze asset deterioration models, funding scenarios and/or constraints in order to maximize bridge asset service life, minimize their life cycle costs, determine predictive indicators of low performance, and determine the most effective maintenance and construction practices; and coordinate interdisciplinary coordination of review and interpretation of reports by other disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have experience with spreadsheets, programming languages (such as Python, Matlab, Visual Basic, SQL) and problem-solving skills, experience with statistical analysis and modeling, and the ability to interpret and utilize data effectively.
• Additionally, they should be well-versed in data analytics techniques and Data management tools.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field; Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for degree.
• The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively with a team, and have excellent communication and organizational skills and meet established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree with concentration in Civil or Systems Engineering or Data Science, preferred; Experience with data analysis, statistical analysis, optimization, life cycle cost analysis, multi-objective prioritization analysis.
• Experience with Excel, Python, Access, Tableau, Power BI, statistical software, SQL and VBA for complex data analysis.
• Knowledge of Asset management, deterioration modeling, Bridge National Inventory (NBI) and NBE bridge element inspection data, and preservation and preventative maintenance practices.
• Additionally, any certifications or professional degree related to engineering or data science will be highly beneficial.

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.

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. (only for eligible positions)

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

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 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Logan Sanchez

Email: logan.sanchez@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 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 questions 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: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.