Traffic Engineer (Richmond District)

As a Traffic Engineer, you will have the opportunity to conduct a wide variety of traffic engineering studies aiming to improve traffic operation and safety. The selected candidate will also develop, review, and provide guidance on pavement markings and markers, sign plans and other traffic control device plans for the district. Position will perform traffic impact analyses and site plan review to ensure the established policies and design standards are properly followed. This position will also collect and analyze traffic related data and develop recommendations.
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.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
• Experience designing/reviewing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and making recommendations for plan changes.
• Experience collecting and analyzing traffic related data.
• Experience gathering data, developing recommendations, and making presentations.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license required

Additional Considerations
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) desired

Special Instructions
References, work history and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Fingerprint-based background check required. 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. Telework options to be determined by manager according to business need and policy. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

“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: Rebecca.Emory@vdot.virginia.gov