Engineer Traffic Design

As a Traffic Design Engineer, you will design preliminary and final plans of traffic control devices; work with technical staff to accomplish the design and review of any designs developed by consultants or local jurisdictions; and assure budgets and timelines associated with projects are met. Selected candidate will plan, schedule and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline; maintain project information; and prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Position will assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports; and complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status. You will provide guidance in understanding policy requirements, stages of project development, providing training opportunities when necessary and directing consultants when they provide TCD designs; and assure the proper staff attend project meetings throughout the life of the project in order to provide input regarding TCD and ITS designs, potential conflicts and right of way requirements. Position will effectively communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

“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.

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: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Hiring Range: $77,276 – $125,574

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of project development process, policies, guidelines, or regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize multiple assignments within set timeframes.
• Ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, VA Supplement to MUTCD.
• Ability to train and evaluate the work of others.
• Skilled in MS office software and use of traffic engineer design programs.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Considerations
• EIT Certification or Professional Engineers License.
• Traffic Control Device design, traffic engineering practices, highway civil engineering, report writing, evaluation, research and training.
• Knowledge of traffic control device or roadway lighting electrical systems or experience in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of traffic control device equipment specifications, including traffic signal software and hardware

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.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp.

Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Emory
Phone: (804) 401-0234
Email: [email protected]