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Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Traffic Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSuffolk, VA, USA$77.3k - $125.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
  • Ability to collect and analyze traffic-related data and develop recommendations and reports.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
  • Ability to design plans for traffic control devices, incorporate traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and recommend plan changes.
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
  • Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
  • Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
  • Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
  • Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and standards.
  • Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards.
  • Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
  • Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Skill in using computers and software applications, including MS Office, project management, and engineering software programs.
  • Skill in using traffic engineering and design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, and SYDRA.
  • Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations, and making presentations.
  • Experience collecting and analyzing traffic-related data.
  • Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and recommending plan changes.
  • Experience conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
  • Skilled in using traffic engineering and design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, and SYDRA.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex traffic engineering studies, including traffic signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and special studies.
  • May oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies.
  • Provide technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas.
  • Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations.
  • Provide engineering support and consultation related to the engineering program area.
  • Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
  • Analyze and interpret engineering data and information, and prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.
  • Establish effective communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
  • Conduct traffic signal studies and modifications, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, speed studies, and other special studies in accordance with traffic engineering principles.
  • Use established VDOT policies and procedures in developing and delivering engineering projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities so deliverables meet established scope and timeline.
  • Assist in managing projects and tasks, including developing and managing scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
  • Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report status updates.
  • Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.
  • Serve on and represent VDOT or the assigned program area in committees and work groups.
  • Assist in identifying and developing projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity.
  • Identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts and coordinate project identification efforts.
  • Coordinate the flow of information orally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications

  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field is desired.

About the Company

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.

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