Senior Engineer

Introduction:

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District will be accepting applications for Senior Engineer in the Maintenance Division until filled.  Applicant must be knowledgeable of the theory, principles, and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of bridge and tunnel projects. 

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $89,636-$136,800 with participation in the Virginia Retirement System as well as a complete benefits package.

General Definition and Conditions of Work:

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District has a new position open for a Senior Engineer.    The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel facility spans over 17.6 miles from shore-to-shore and includes:

• Approach roads totaling eight lane miles.
• 12 miles of low level concrete bridges totaling 50 lane miles.
• Four high level steel bridges over navigation channels.
• Four manmade islands totaling 20 acres.
• 13 buildings totaling approximately 100,000 square feet.
• Approximately 100 fleet vehicles ranging from police units to heavy construction equipment to underdeck bridge inspection vehicles with articulating work platforms.
• Medium voltage electrical distribution system, complete with its own transformer sub-station and four sets of double-ended switchgear to adequately power every aspect of the facility.
• State of the art fiber optic network utilizing “Next Generation” hardware, spanning 40 miles and providing high-speed connectivity for the District’s communications, security, and control systems.
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Complex Electronic Toll Collection System providing 10 lanes for payment using E-ZPass, all major credit cards, cash or script.
• Drinking and domestic use wells, storm water, and sanitary systems.
• Water and sewer lines from Virginia Beach at South Plaza and Little Creek.
• A 37-acre commercial port, with bulkhead and finger pier, accommodating a 20-foot draft.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the development and construction of bridge and tunnel projects
• Ability to plan, lay out and direct the work of subordinates, consultants and contractors
• Ability to plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates and specifications
• Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District officials, employees, contractors and the general public
• Skill in the use of civil engineering instruments and equipment
• Ability to communicate complete ideas effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to calculate complex cost estimates and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to incorporate constructability and maintainability into design processes

Education and Experience:

The ideal candidate will be a registered professional engineer in Virginia, have a minimum 10 years of experience and have one or more NHI certifications as a bridge inspector or tunnel inspector.