Senior Traffic Engineer - Traffic Safety and Operations

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is seeking a self-motivated Senior Traffic Engineer on the traffic engineering team. Located within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County has been recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. This growth has created an exciting, fast-paced work environment. Our staff are individuals who choose to dedicate their talent, education, and experience to making a meaningful impact in our dynamic community.

Responsibilities

• Manage multimodal safety and operational studies throughout the County, including corridor, intersection improvement, and bicycle/pedestrian connectivity studies, as well as speed management, cut-through traffic, parking management, and shared mobility device initiatives.
• Work with state and local transportation agencies.
• Absorb and understand technical and analytical reports, including engineering drawings and site plans, leading to data-driven solutions.
• Effectively convey complex technical ideas verbally and in writing.
• Made sound engineering recommendations and provide technical engineering alternatives and solutions to difficult and complex roadway safety and operational problems based on engineering principles that comply with federal, state, and local laws, policies and guidelines.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills and leadership qualities.
• Technical knowledge in multimodal transportation with a proven track record of successfully working with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of traffic analysis and traffic simulation software.
• Dependable and customer-service focused.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Reasonable problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with engineering coursework or degree related to assigned area; three (3) years of professional engineering and construction management work experience of a complex nature with direct design as well as administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies And Special Requirements

• Occasional attendance at night meetings to present information to the Board of Supervisors and/or other stakeholder groups.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. Reasonable Accommodation Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at 703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.