Sr. Traffic Engineer-PE

at  VA Dept of Transportation

Title: Sr. Traffic Engineer-PE
State Role Title: Architect/Engineer II
Hiring Range: $99,292-$161,350
Pay Band: NV 6
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: NOVA District Office
Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/default.asp
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct roadway safety audits, comprehensive safety reviews and

operational capacity analyses.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals and with groups.
• Ability to manage a program and lead diverse groups in efforts to improve highway safety.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, using statistical and data trend crash analysis and field

observations to determine appropriate safety and engineering countermeasures.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations (including FHWA) related to traffic engineering

activities and projects.

• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering analysis

and design software.

• Ability to interpret and apply standards, specifications, policies, and procedures related to

engineering, work zone safety, fiscal and administrative responsibilities.

• Experience applying transportation, highway and traffic engineering principles and practices,

with strong emphasis in highway safety.

• Ability to lead and coordinate staff on project assignments.

JOB DUTIES

VDOT Northern Virginia District is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer (PE Licensed) to conduct and manage traffic engineering studies and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders regarding traffic engineering issues.
You will manage a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors to conduct traffic engineering studies, prepare comments/recommendations, and attend meetings with internal and external customers representing Traffic Engineering. Address roadway safety and operational issues through field reviews and development of engineering plans, sketches, and other solutions. Provide Responsible Charge oversight in determining the need for, and appropriate type of traffic control on the roadway system.
Specific Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Responsible Charge Engineer- Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures, and the Code of Virginia.
Plan Review and Coordination- Be the primary point of contact for traffic engineering studies within an assigned geographic area. Provide traffic engineering support to VDOT, County, locality, Land Development and Permit projects. Review plans, reports and other materials submitted by various sections and provide input on the technical details of the projects. Ensure that comments and/or recommendations are provided in a timely manner.
Policies and Procedures- Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
Process Improvements- Develop, recommend, and implement process and policy improvements as needed. Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.
Traffic Engineering Technical Support- Provide oversight to the inventory of roadway and roadside safety items for modification or replacement by projects or inquiry by others. Manage and lead the development of final pavement marking, pavement marker, sign plans and other traffic control device plans. Provide guidance on placement, installation, functionality and condition of signs, markings, markers, roadside barriers and other traffic engineering items or principles.
Project Team Participation- Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure information is technically accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance.
Conduct Engineering Studies- Provide oversight to the collection and processing of traffic data for engineering studies, safety and congestion management or operational analysis. Review data, written reports of traffic engineering study findings, recommendations, and alternative solutions for accuracy and compliance. Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures because of studies. Present formal presentations for engineers, residencies and other organizations and civic groups. Provide written supporting documentation to management to support traffic engineering decisions.
Transportation Plan Development- Provide oversight to the preliminary engineering functions of Traffic Engineering. Attend various project related meetings to discuss or clarify traffic control requirements, the design of traffic engineering related items, and respond to any questions that may arise. Review temporary traffic control plans and estimates of traffic control devices for accuracy and compliance.
Communications- Communicate effectively with stakeholders internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
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.
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.
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.

engineering, work zone safety, fiscal and administrative responsibilities.

• Experience applying transportation, highway and traffic engineering principles and practices