Civil Engineer III

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is at the forefront of ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods within our community. This division is responsible for managing and coordinating transportation infrastructure projects in close collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This team oversees all phases of project development, from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, and final completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The division serves as a key liaison between VDOT, contractors, consultants, and local stakeholders, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive transportation network that promotes accessibility, safety, and equity for all residents and visitors. Through innovative strategies and collaboration with stakeholders, we strive to create vibrant and livable communities connected by a seamless transportation experience.

The City of Norfolks Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer III to serve in the Engineering division. The Civil Engineer III will be generally responsible for project management from design to construction, public communication of projects, and project coordination with local/state/federal departments and agencies. Specifically, assigned projects will be federally and state funded and the Civil Engineer III must ensure that projects adhere to all federal/state/local standards, and those outlined in the LAP Manual.

1. Funding Application s : Prepares funding applications for projects through state and federal transportation grant programs, including:
2. Understanding and educating others on requirements, deadlines, limits, local matches, and changes to the various VDOT funding programs.
3. Coordination within the Transportation Division and in other divisions, departments and stakeholders within the City of Norfolk.
4. Review and/or preparation of transportation capacity and safety needs studies to identify potential transportation projects for state and federal funding applications.
5. Preparation of funding applications, including data collection and analysis.
6. Preparation of conceptual designs for transportation, traffic signal, and complete streets improvements.
7. Preparation of pre-scoping cost estimates and schedules as necessary for funding applications.
8. Coordination and preparation of materials to meet public involvement requirements for funding applications.
9. Project Development/Design Project Management: Oversees the project scoping and design process for state and federally funded VDOT locally administered transportation projects, including:
10. Coordinating with VDOT Urban Program staff to meet project scoping, documentation and oversight requirements.
11. Creating and maintaining projects in the Citys project management software.
12. Participating in consultant procurement, including development of RFP and contract provisions in accordance with federal and state procurement and civil rights requirements, consultant selection, and coordinating VDOT Pre-Award Audits.
13. Reviewing fee proposals and issuing and administering consultant task orders
14. Managing project design budget and schedule.
15. Coordinating transportation design studies and development of construction plans.
16. Performing technical and constructability reviews of construction design calculations, plans, specifications, construction cost estimates and schedules.
17. Investigating design challenges and developing engineering solutions.
18. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental requirements, including documentation, environmental agency coordination and permitting.
19. Coordinating federal and state public involvement and right-of-way acquisition requirements as applicable for transportation projects.
20. Preparing public information materials.
21. Construction Management : Oversees advertisement and construction of state and federally funded VDOT locally administered transportation projects, including:
    • Contractor procurements, in accordance with federal and state procurement and civil rights requirements, including:
    • Preparation of contract documents for bid advertisements, including obtaining required VDOT review and approval.
    • Coordination of construction contract award, including VDOT award recommendation package (recommendation letter, bid analysis, and other required documentation).
    • Coordinating with VDOT Urban Program and Construction Administration staff to meet project documentation, civil rights/disadvantaged business enterprises, quality assurance/quality control and oversight requirements.
    • Administrating construction contracts and consultant task orders for inspections and construction engineering services.
    • Scheduling and chairing pre-construction conferences and construction progress meetings.
    • Managing construction budget and schedule.
    • Assigning tasks to construction inspectors and reviewing construction project activities and documentation.
    • Processing construction invoices.
    • Reviewing and/or coordinating review of construction submittals and requests for information.
    • Negotiating and preparing change orders, including submittal of VDOT Conceptual Approval Requests.
    • Overseeing and ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental monitoring and permitting requirements.
    • Overseeing and ensuring compliance with federal and state materials requirements.
    • Performing site visits and construction inspections.
    • Informing the public, stakeholders and other agencies of construction impacts and progress.
    • Participating in VDOT LAP reviews and VDOT/FHWA audits.
22. Coordinates with and assists multiple private and public utility companies within project limits; manages relocations, replacement, and adjustments to utilities on a project; coordinates with City departments, such as Operations and Utilities, to evaluate City infrastructure during the project.
23. Assists other divisions with VDOT requirements and processes.
    
    
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Bachelor's degree-level of study. Master's preferred.

Required:

• Four years of experience as an Engineer.
• Preferred candidate will possess a bachelors degree in civil or traffic engineering or relevant field.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Professional Engineer's License required.
Work Schedule:

• 8:30 am 5:00PM (Monday Friday) 40 hrs./wk