Senior Traffic Engineer-Traffic Safety and Operations

About the role

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We’re proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that’s The Loudoun Difference. Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government! 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 difference in our dynamic community. DTCI places a high value on work-life balance, professional development, and providing service to those in Loudoun County.

Responsibilities

• Managing multimodal safety and operational studies throughout the County, including corridor, intersection improvement, and bicycle/pedestrian connectivity studies.
• Speed management, cut-through traffic, parking management, and shared mobility device initiatives.
• Working with state and local transportation agencies.
• Assessing and understanding technical and analytical reports, including engineering drawings and site plans, leading to data-driven solutions.
• Effectively conveying complex technical ideas verbally and in writing.
• Making sound engineering recommendations and providing 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check completion, including criminal, credit, and driving record checks.
• Occasional attendance at night meetings to present information to the Board of Supervisors and/or other stakeholder groups.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to reason and solve problems in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

• Eligible for a $6,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.
• Eligible for partial telework in accordance with County and Department policies.

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling available to address required meeting attendance outside of normal business hours.