17747 - Eng Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Suffolk, VA

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 consultants performing traffic engineering studies and provides technical advice, guidance, and training in assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations, and provide engineering support and consultation. Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion while communicating with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. The position analyzes engineering data, prepares clear reports and recommendations, investigates issues and resolves complaints, and coordinates communication among VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public. It applies VDOT policies and procedures and ensures projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations. The role plans and coordinates activities, supports project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reporting, and manages multiple concurrent tasks. It may also manage special initiatives, represent VDOT on committees and work groups, and identify projects to improve transportation operations, safety, and capacity.

Requirements

Considerable experience gathering data, developing recommendations, and making presentations.
Experience collecting and analyzing traffic-related data.
Experience designing traffic control device plans, 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.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis, make independent decisions, and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports, including reports on review findings.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with limited resources.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies involving traffic operations, traffic control devices, and roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity issues.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service.
Skill in using computers and software applications, including MS Office, project management and engineering software, and traffic engineering and design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, and SYDRA.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex traffic engineering studies, including signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and special studies.
May oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies.
Provide technical advice, guidance, training, engineering support, and consultation in assigned program areas.
Analyze and interpret engineering and traffic-related data and prepare reports and recommendations.
Communicate with VDOT staff, local governments, contractors, consultants, citizens, FHWA, government agencies, 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 activities to meet scope, timeline, and deliverable requirements.
Assist with project management, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
Manage multiple concurrent assignments and provide status updates.
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned, and represent VDOT or the program area on committees and work groups.
Identify and coordinate transportation improvement projects to improve system operations, safety, and capacity.
Design plans for traffic control devices, incorporate traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans, and recommend plan changes.
Promote safety and customer service and coordinate the flow of information orally and in writing.