17747 - Eng Traffic
About The Position
Conduct complex traffic engineering studies, including traffic signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and special studies. The role may oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies and provides technical advice, guidance, and training in assigned engineering program areas. It prepares analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations and provides engineering support and consultation. The position manages assigned projects for timely and accurate completion and communicates with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. The position analyzes engineering data and prepares clear reports and recommendations; investigates issues and resolves complaints; and conducts traffic studies in accordance with engineering principles. It applies VDOT policies and procedures and ensures projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations. The role plans and coordinates engineering activities, assists with project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reporting, and handles multiple concurrent assignments. It may manage special initiatives, represent VDOT on committees and work groups, and help identify transportation projects to improve system operations, safety, and capacity. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. All VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.
Requirements
- Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations, and making presentations.
- Experience collecting and analyzing traffic-related data.
- Experience designing plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and recommending plan changes.
- Experience conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
- Extensive knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and standards.
- Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards; VDOT, state, and federal transportation engineering policies and procedures; and project management principles and procedures.
- Ability to apply engineering principles and practices; draw conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources, negotiate outcomes, and work with diverse customer groups.
- Ability to read and understand highway construction plans and design plans for traffic control devices.
- Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors and practice safety in everyday work activities.
- Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
- Skill in customer service and in using computers and software, including MS Office, project management software, and engineering software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, and SYDRA.
- Pre-employment screenings may include criminal history, DMV record, work history, references, physical, and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field is desired.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex traffic signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and other special studies.
- Oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies when assigned.
- Provide technical advice, guidance, training, engineering support, and consultation in assigned program areas.
- Analyze and interpret engineering and traffic-related data; prepare clear reports, recommendations, and review findings.
- Communicate with VDOT staff, contractors, government agencies, consultants, citizens, FHWA, and the public; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
- Apply VDOT policies and procedures and ensure engineering projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities to meet scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
- Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reporting.
- Manage multiple concurrent tasks and assignments and report status updates.
- Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned; represent VDOT or an assigned program area on committees and work groups.
- Identify and develop projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity; coordinate project identification efforts.
- Design plans for traffic control devices, incorporate traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and recommend plan changes.
- Promote safety and customer service and coordinate information orally and in writing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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