Senior Civil Engineer I - Construction Services Job Listing at State of Vermont in Berlin, VT (Job ID 3070F461-41F2-4)

Description

Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer functions as the Construction Services Engineer and is responsible for leading a team of field support specialists, the Structural Services Unit and the Finals Engineer. This team provides technical assistance to Construction field staff as well as Project Development personnel. The Construction Services team also provides high level technical reviews for project documents during development and works closely with Agency Project Development & Rail Design teams to resolve construction and contract development challenges. In addition, the Construction Services team develops and provides training for field staff during the Winter. 

The Construction Services Engineer reports directly to the Construction Engineer and is a permanent member of the Prequalification Committee. The incumbent is also responsible for delegated tasks such as reviewing and approving weekly progress payments to contractors, establishing and tracking Construction's annual budget, as well as overseeing updates to process manuals and field guidance documents. Additionally, active participation in broader process improvement initiatives for the Construction Section, the Construction and Materials Bureau and the Highway Division is an expectation of incumbent.

In addition to possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, qualified candidates should be highly organized and have experience leading teams. Working knowledge of VTrans document management and processing systems such as Doc Express, Exevision, and Sharepoint is preferred.

Who May Apply

This position, Senior Civil Engineer I - Construction Services (Job Requisition #55830), is open to all State employees and external applicants. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Douglas.Bonneau@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in both office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer and ten (10) years of engineering experience.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

 

•     80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
•     Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
•     State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
•     Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
•     Tuition Reimbursement
•     Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
•     Low cost group life insurance
•     Incentive-based Wellness Program
•     Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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