Assistant District Engineer Traffic (Richmond District)

Job Duties:
What drives you? Whether it’s knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation, and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

VDOT Richmond District, Traffic Engineering Section is excited to announce they are seeking an experienced Assistant District Traffic Engineer to oversee and manage traffic engineering design activities for traffic control devices (signs, signals, lighting, pavement markings, markers, ITS devices, etc.). You will provide PE level review and signatory authority for designs, oversee field review, plan preparation, and cost estimates. Position will manage the development of and monitoring of budgets/expenditures for assigned program areas; and manage resources to provide data, recommendations and contract support for traffic safety and operations programs and projects. Selected candidate will provide project management and coordination ensuring that established performance measures are met; communicate with staff, public, other VDOT employees, and stakeholders to resolve complex engineering issues and respond to concerns; and provide oversight of resources for field support for operations, maintenance and construction projects.

“In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.”

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:
• Valid Professional Engineer’s license.
• Ability to plan, supervise, evaluate, and train others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments with set timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to design and review traffic control device plans.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering design programs (e.g. AGI, Guide Sign, MicroStation).
• Experience applying civil and traffic engineering principles and practices for the design of traffic control devices.
• Experience applying project development process, policies, guidelines and regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards and various federal and state policy design manuals.
• Experience managing traffic engineering programs and services.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations:
• Experience in strategic planning, human resource and financial management, and communications with local government, elected officials, citizens, and consultants.
• Progressively responsible experience managing traffic engineering operations within an organization.
• Progressively responsible experience in the design of traffic control devices and ITS elements.
• Project management level experience in Traffic Engineering and design.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Progressive managerial and supervisory experience.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.

Special Instructions:
Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Fingerprint based background check, references, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. Once on board, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

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. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

Contact Information:
Name: Rebecca Emory
Phone: (804) 401-0234
Email: Rebecca.Emory@vdot.virginia.gov