22847 - Eng Traffic

About the Role

Conduct complex traffic engineering studies including traffic 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, and training regarding assigned engineering program areas. Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations based on engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation related to the engineering program area. 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information; prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.
• Establish effective communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public; investigate issues and resolve complaints.
• Conduct complex traffic signal studies and modifications, roadway and pedestrian safety and capacity analyses, speed studies, and other special studies in accordance with traffic engineering principles.
• Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities to meet deliverables within the established scope and timeline.
• Assist in the management of projects and tasks including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports; complete multiple concurrent tasks and report updates.
• Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned; serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.
• Assist in identifying and developing projects to improve transportation system operations, safety, and capacity; proactively identify transportation improvement projects during study efforts.
• Demonstrate customer service and work habits reflecting VDOT values; coordinate the flow of information both orally and in writing.

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 making recommendations for 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 policies and procedures relating to transportation engineering, and project management procedures and principles.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications, including traffic engineering and design software such as CADD, MicroStation, Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, CORSIM, and SYDRA.

Skills

• 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 and make 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.
• 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 read and understand highway construction plans.
• Skill in conducting traffic engineering studies and providing good customer service.
• Skill in the use of MS Office, project management, and engineering software programs.

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.