Construction Engineer

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Construction Engineer to join our Construction Management team in the Virginia Beach, VA area.

Job Summary

The Field Engineer will help manage the field inspection of roadway and bridge transportation projects, prepare and submit progress and final estimates, check engineering calculations, interpret contract documents, draft engineering solutions in MicroStation for contractors and owners, and oversee contractors to ensure projects are built within reasonable plan and specification conformity.

This position will work on multi-million dollar road and bridge projects for transportation owners, including the Virginia Department of Transportation, with the potential to move up quickly depending on performance. You will work as part of a project-specific team and be part of our growing Virginia Transportation-Construction Management organization.

Along with your resume, please provide a project list that includes your role on each project and the project construction value.**

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience with major road or bridge construction Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university EIT Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames Good verbal and written communication skills required Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Flexibility to work nights and weekends as required by the project schedule Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods of time Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

1 - 3 years of hands-on experience using CADD software, preferably MicroStation, and experience with Highway Design and Work Zone Traffic Control Plans Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMGC, and other alternative contract delivery methods Experience in large, complex transportation construction projects OSHA 10-hour training VDOT Certifications VDEQ Certifications

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.