Traffic Engineer

Title: Traffic Engineer

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $81,466-$132,383

Pay Band: NV 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: NOVA District Office

Agency Website: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

VDOT Northern Region Operations Traffic Engineering Section is seeking a qualified individual to provide technical advice, guidance and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. You will prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations.

Provide engineering support and consultation related to engineering program area. Effectively 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.

Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:

Systems Operations Improvement- Assist in the identification and development of projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity. Proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts.

Coordinate project identification efforts.

Teamwork and Customer Service- Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.

Analysis and Technical Reporting- Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.

Manage Assigned Activities- Plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.

Special Assignments- Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.

Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.

Engineering Process Management- Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Communication- Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and the public.

Investigate issues and resolve complaints.

Project Engineering- Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.

Conduct Traffic Engineering Studies- Conduct complex traffic signal studies and modifications, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, speed studies, and other special studies are conducted appropriately in accordance with traffic engineering principles.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010).

If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at:
http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
• Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
• Experience collecting and analyzing traffic related data.
• Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations and making presentations.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices and standards.
• Skilled in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering and design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, SYDRA, etc.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.
Versatility to work under minimum supervision or direction on multiple projects, with varying delivery dates, and for multiple stakeholders.
Virginia Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Valid Driver’s License is required.

Fingerprint based background check, references, work history and DMV records check will be conducted.
All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

Contact Information

Name: Danielle Rayner

Phone: 703-259-2378

Email: danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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