Lead Traffic Engineer: Complex Studies & Project Delivery

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a traffic engineering professional to conduct complex studies, interpret data, and prepare actionable recommendations for roadway safety and capacity. The role involves coordinating with internal staff, consultants, and the public while applying established traffic engineering principles.

The successful candidate will perform technical analyses, develop reports, and provide guidance on engineering programs, ensuring projects align with state and

Qualifications

• Experience gathering data and developing recommendations.
• Ability to design plans for traffic control devices and roadway plans.
• Experience in conducting traffic engineering studies and capacity analyses.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, practices, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering data and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Communicate with stakeholders including agencies and the public.
• Conduct complex traffic engineering studies and prepare technical analyses.
• Manage engineering projects to meet scope and schedule.
• Coordinate activities and report status across teams.
• Support program areas with engineering guidance and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data gathering and analysis

Ability to interpret engineering data

Project coordination

Teamwork and customer service

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

CADD

MicroStation

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

CORSIM

SYDRA

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a traffic engineering professional to conduct complex studies, interpret data, and prepare actionable recommendations for roadway safety and capacity. The role involves coordinating with internal staff, consultants, and the public while applying established traffic engineering principles.

The successful candidate will perform technical analyses, develop reports, and provide guidance on engineering programs, ensuring projects align with state and