Project Engineer

Title : Project Engineer

State Role Title : Architect / Engineer I

Hiring Range : Up To $109,000

Pay Band : 5

Agency : Dept of Rail & Public Trans

Location : Main Street Center

Agency Website : www.drpt.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will serve as a Project Engineer in the agency's Rail and Transit Division, assisting with the oversight of engineering and construction activities for a portfolio of projects funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position will be responsible for providing engineering expertise and services, including managing architectural / engineering consultants and reviewing project estimates and readiness; ensuring all Federal, State and Local requirements are appropriately considered during project development and delivery; and monitoring project progress against schedule and budget, reviewing project invoices and field verifying the accuracy of such invoices, for assigned projects. Further, this position is responsible for protecting the Commonwealth's financial interest for DRPT-funded projects, ensuring project goals and requirements are met as well as providing project updates to the Engineering Manager, senior management and project stakeholders, as requested.

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation offers a generous total compensation package. Well qualified candidates will be eligible to negotiate Exceptional Recruitment Incentives. New external candidates of the Commonwealth will be eligible to negotiate cash and leave bonuses upon hire. Existing State employees will be eligible to negotiate leave bonuses upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of practices and processes necessary to plan, develop and deliver freight-railroad and public-transit capital construction projects.
• Strong capital construction project management abilities, including the ability to plan, organize, and oversee compliance monitoring activities within set timelines and resources. Familiarity with the Project Management Book of Knowledge and experience using proven project management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, audit standards, and methodologies used to assess the effectiveness of federal programs in meeting legal and regulatory requirements, specifically relative to FTA and FRA grant programs.
• Proficient in conducting audits, inspections, or reviews to evaluate compliance with federal regulations and policies.
• Strong understanding of GIS technologies, software (such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or other spatial analysis tools) and their application in program management and decision-making.
• Experience working with a team and participating in multi-disciplinary planning and programming processes for capital projects.
• Experience leveraging contractors (specifically architectural and engineering consultants) to achieve project and programmatic goals, including writing scopes of work, proposal evaluation criteria, technical specifications and negotiating agreements with consultants and contractors.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to organize ideas logically, structure documents effectively, and edit written material for clarity and accuracy.
• Understanding of audience-appropriate communication techniques, including tone, clarity, and formality, to ensure effective communication across different settings (e.g., formal presentations, casual conversations, emails, reports).
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related transportation planning field of study, or a combination of equivalent experience, education, and / or training.
• Experience in the planning, development and delivery of transit and railroad projects using local (state, county, or city), AASHTO, NACTO, VDOT, PROWAG and AREMA standards, engineering, construction, and project management.
• Experience utilizing GIS software and tools for spatial analysis, map creation, and geospatial data management to support program objectives.

Additional Considerations

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.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11 : 59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application / resume, or a state application / resume 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. The DRPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name : Human Resources

Phone : 804-225-4069

Email : AskHR@DRPT.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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Salary : $109,000