Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR’s 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.

Principal / Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Research, plan, design, and administer engineering design project applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes and building materials.
• Function as the primary contact coordinating the resolution of problems, reviewing progress, recommending alternatives and advising on project objectives.
• Develop or evaluate plans/criteria or special analyses required in support of the design effort. Provide consulting expertise within an area of specialization.
• Capture all site feedback on deliverables and provide results back to client's off-site engineers
• Efficiently completing various engineering projects maintaining primary focus on high quality and safety
• Assisting the project manager with the planning, organization and management of the day to day project operations.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Project Contacts, track subcontractor & supplier paperwork, subcontractor and suppliers contact information, owners representatives contact information and any other contact information pertinent to the project.
• Attend job site meetings, if necessary, and take meeting minutes.
• Oversee the project close out process. Obtain the required documents from subcontractors/suppliers. Prepare and submit close out documents as required in contract specs.
• Prepare shop drawings, coordination drawings, or proposal drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assist in preparation of as-built drawings using Adobe PDF and/or BlueBeam.
• Prepare general correspondence when necessary.
• Act as secondary support to answering phones in a professional and timely manner and take accurate messages when needed.
• Assist with reception desk activities in the event the receptionist is busy or out of the office.
• Be aware of meetings/appointments on calendars and remind if necessary.
• Persistent follow up on all items requested from subcontractors/suppliers in order for the project to progress as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years’ engineering design experience within Design-Build Projects.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction and design of Temporary works in support of final design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface  and communicate effectively with others is essential.
• Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles / regulations.
• Analytical ability of structures and geotechnical calculations
• Project management and administrative skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the development and execution of many projects – including cost and schedule control.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process a plus.
• Excellent technical and problem solving skills to identify alternatives to challenges presented and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance or precedence.

Benefits:  

• Comprehensive compensation package  
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance  
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D  
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Holidays  
• Paid Time Off 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.   

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.