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Architect Engineer II

Virginia Department of Transportation
Fairfax, VA
Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of subdivision and site engineering plans. Meet with government officials and staff developers, land use attorneys and other VDOT staff to determine needs and resolve issues concerning engineering soundness of design and impact on the transportation network. Manage and supervise technical staff - Land Use and Permit teams. Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

How you will contribute:
  • Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
  • Engineering Support of Other VDOT Functions: Provide responsible charge support to district management for other non-land development activities to include district maintenance and construction programs. May review or design drainage structures to include open channels, culverts, curb and gutter, drop inlets and storm sewer system, as well as straight-line sketches, erosion and sediment control measures, miscellaneous maintenance projects and no-plan construction contract development.
  • Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
  • Land Use and Permit Program Delivery: Provide assistance and guidance for review of work under construction and address changes that occur.
  • Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
  • Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
  • Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
  • Responsible Charge: Review and approve development plans for subdivision and land use programs as responsible-charge engineer. Ensure actions are within policies, standards, plans, and designs. Perform thorough reviews for rezoning requests, master plans, traffic impact analyses, subdivision plans and site plans. Coordinate additional technical reviews by district support engineering sections. Work with developers, consultant engineers, county staff, boards of supervisors and VDOT staff to ensure a quality set of plans. Identify needs and recommend modifications to plan submittals. Ensure plans are checked and approved within established timeframes. Administer and monitor permit and subdivision policies to ensure program guidelines are met. Demonstrate proactive planning awareness to anticipate future facility needs based on development trends. Demonstrate environmental stewardship and care for the environment.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering planning 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 effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
  • Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
  • Ability to manage financial resources.
  • Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
  • Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
  • Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
  • Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
  • Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to land use and development.
  • Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
  • Knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
  • Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
  • Knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies.
  • Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
  • Skill in maneuvering through complex political situations effectively and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function.
  • Skill in negotiating.
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
  • Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
  • Ability to manage financial resources.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Experience applying knowledge of administrative principles, practices and law related to transportation, land use and development.
  • Experience applying knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and related requirements.
  • Experience reflecting knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering design.
  • Experience reflecting knowledge of transportation planning to include federal, state and local planning and land use regulations, procedures and policies.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
  • Skill maneuvering through complex political situations, effectively interacting with employees, citizens, government officials and demonstrating sensitivity to how people and organizations function.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.
  • Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations:
  • Experience in highway, drainage, construction permitting or land development engineering.
  • Progressively responsible engineering and land development experience in a diversified transportation program.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-09-27

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