06860 - Engineer Construction

Analyze preliminary plans and project documentation to ensure correctness of design. Direct changes on projects to achieve consistency and constructability. Prepare projects for advertisement, meet published advertisement schedules, and evaluate projects in consideration of economic factors.

Requirements

• Ability to apply engineering principles and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups
• Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis
• Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups
• Ability to read and understand highway construction plans
• Ability to use computational math
• Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards
• Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering
• Knowledge of project management procedures and principles
• Knowledge of specifications and contract provisions
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods and procedures