17747 - Eng Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation•Suffolk, VA

12d•$77,276 - $125,574•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves conducting complex traffic engineering studies, including traffic signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and special studies. The position may involve overseeing consultant staff performing these studies. The engineer will provide technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas, prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations, and offer engineering support and consultation. Effective management of assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion is crucial. The role requires communication with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

Requirements

Ability to apply engineering principles and practices.
Ability to collect and analyze traffic related data and develop recommendations and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
Ability to design plans for traffic control devices, incorporating traffic engineering requirements into roadway plans and making recommendations for plan changes.
Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
Ability to enforce and demonstrate safety behaviors, as well as advocate and practice safety in everyday work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with competing deadlines and limited resources.
Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
Ability to provide detailed reports on review findings.
Ability to read and understand highway construction plans.
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.
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 to internal and external customers.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office, project management and engineering software programs.
Skill 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.
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 making recommendations for plan changes.
Experience in 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex traffic engineering studies including traffic signal studies and modifications, speed studies, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, and special studies.
Oversee consultant staff performing traffic engineering studies.
Provide technical advice, guidance, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas.
Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations.
Provide engineering support and consultation related to assigned engineering program areas.
Effectively manage assigned projects to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens, and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.
Analyze and interpret engineering data and information.
Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.
Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public.
Investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects.
Ensure engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.
Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports.
Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.
Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned.
Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
Assist in the identification and development of projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity.
Proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts.
Coordinate project identification efforts.
Demonstrate customer service and work habits that reflect VDOT Values.
Coordinate the flow of information both orally and in writing.