The Engineer Senior Traffic position at VDOT requires planning, implementing, and managing safety programs, conducting traffic engineering studies, and providing oversight for traffic control and operations. The role involves communicating with internal and external stakeholders, developing policies and procedures, and leading project teams. The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, a valid Professional Engineer's license, and experience in transportation, highway, and traffic engineering, with a strong emphasis on highway safety.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze complex problems
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to interpret and apply standards, specifications, policies, and procedures
- Ability to lead and coordinate staff on project assignments
- Ability to manage a program and lead diverse groups in efforts to improve highway safety
- Demonstrated ability to conduct roadway safety audits, comprehensive safety reviews, and operational capacity analyses
- Experience applying transportation, highway, and traffic engineering principles and practices, with strong emphasis in highway safety
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations (including FHWA) related to traffic engineering activities and projects
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering analysis and design software
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays