Engineering Technician

US Facilities•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician for an ongoing role supporting the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The position focuses on designing, managing, reviewing, and producing traffic control device (TCD) plans in accordance with federal and state standards, policies, and procedures. The technician will support projects from plan development through review and delivery, using sound engineering judgment while meeting established budgets and schedules. The Engineering Technician coordinates with VDOT staff, local governments, consultants, contractors, other government agencies, citizens, and FHWA. The role includes project and program management, technical guidance and training for team members, quality checks and peer reviews, and support for TCD and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) designs. The technician also helps update specifications, standards, the Traffic Engineering Design Manual, and internal memoranda. This role operates in a 24/7/365 environment with a flexible schedule; telework is available. Work may take place outdoors along interstate highways and involve inclement weather and roadside safety precautions. Weekend, evening, and overtime work may be required. A 90-day probation period, required VDOT/industry training, routine performance evaluations, pre-employment drug screening, and a fingerprint-based criminal history records check apply. The role requires a valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing and a DMV records check.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Professional Engineer license.
Skill in using computers and software, including MS Office, project management applications, engineering software, and traffic engineering design programs.
Knowledge of traffic control device design, traffic engineering practices, highway civil engineering, report writing, evaluation, research, and training.
Knowledge of civil or traffic engineering principles and practices related to traffic control devices.
Ability to use Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards and other applicable manuals.
Knowledge of VDOT, state, and federal policies and procedures related to transportation engineering.
Ability to manage traffic control device plan design and review.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices and draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis.
Ability to interpret and use construction plans, the VA-MUTCD, and the Standard Highway Signs manual; ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
Knowledge of project development processes, policies, guidelines, or regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements.
Knowledge of project management procedures and principles.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize assignments within set timeframes and make independent decisions.
Ability to demonstrate, advocate, and enforce safe work behaviors.
Ability to train and evaluate the work of others.
Age 18 or older.
Valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing; a DMV records check is required.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check.

Responsibilities

Design, manage, and produce traffic control device plans accurately and in accordance with federal and state standards, guidelines, and policies.
Develop preliminary and final traffic control device plans using IPM and PCES.
Prepare engineering analyses, reports, recommendations, and review findings.
Work with technical staff and review designs developed by consultants or local jurisdictions for compliance with applicable standards and policies.
Monitor project budgets and timelines and manage assigned projects for timely, accurate completion.
Analyze plan and specification revision requests and ensure revisions are correct, timely, and processed through proper channels.
Review and process catalog cuts for contract conformance.
Communicate with VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA about transportation projects and programs.
Oversee, train, and provide technical guidance to team members; direct consultants providing traffic control device designs.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities and special initiatives to meet scope, schedule, and deliverables.
Represent VDOT or an assigned program area on committees and work groups.
Ensure projects comply with state and federal laws and regulations and follow established VDOT policies and procedures.
Establish communication among VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Assist with project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reporting.
Manage concurrent tasks and assignments, report status updates, and adjust priorities as needed.
Apply knowledge of utility design and its relationship to plan development; perform and direct tasks in support of project schedules and VDOT programs.
Maintain team project quality, perform required checks, archive electronic files at appropriate plan-development stages, and participate in peer reviews.
Ensure appropriate staff participate in project meetings and provide input on TCD and ITS designs, potential conflicts, and right-of-way requirements.
Provide engineering support and consultation, and assist in updating specifications, standards, the Traffic Engineering Design Manual, and internal memoranda.
Demonstrate and advocate safe work practices, maintain a safe and healthy work environment, and promptly report safety accidents, incidents, or concerns.
Provide extraordinary customer service and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or the U.S. Facilities Senior Project Manager.