Civil Engineer I - Roadway Design

The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is seeking a Civil Engineer for the Roadway Design group of Highway Safety and Design. This position will perform various duties of highway design including drafting plans, specifications, and calculating quantities for roadway reconstruction, small culvert rehabilitation, and ledge/slope stabilization projects utilizing Microstation and OpenRoads as CADD platforms. The Engineer may also assist senior engineers and technicians in the office as well as participate with field investigations, inspections, and measurements.  The role will also be provided the opportunity for some short term diversified training in other groups across the Highway Division, such as the Construction, Structures, and other Technical Services groups.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 23 will be $28.05 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $43.80 per hour. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
OR
Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering OR licensure as an Engineer Intern.
OR
College senior in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.