Planning Engineer

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Planning Specialist to support the STARS program in Richmond. This role involves traffic analysis, planning studies, and data interpretation. The position offers excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Free Wellness Programs

State Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Understanding of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience using traffic analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Support the STARS program with technical assistance.
• Conduct and review traffic forecasting and analysis.
• Prepare complete, clear and concise reports.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Negotiation

Education

Civil Engineering

Transportation Planning

Tools

ArcGIS

Power BI

Highway Capacity Software

VISSIM

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Job description

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work / life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) is excited to offer and announce a competitive opportunity to serve as a Transportation Planning Specialist in the Central Office - Richmond. The selected candidate will support the Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program with technical assistance.

Position specific responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to :

• Support Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program.
• Conduct and review traffic forecasting and analysis.
• Develop / test alternatives to address study needs.
• Conduct and review planning / operational studies.
• Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear and concise reports and recommendations.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http : / / www.virginiadot.org / about / missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of traffic engineering and transportation planning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles of roadway capacity analysis and safety analysis impacting roadway designs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes.
• Skill in the use of computers, Microsoft office, and web-based applications.
• Ability to interpret technical data and prepare and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and work with diverse customer groups.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.

Additional Considerations

• Experience using traffic analysis software (Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, Sidra) and microsimulation tools (VISSIM).
• Skill in using ArcGIS, spreadsheet / database (Power BI) and mapping tools
• Experience in using probe data tools such as STREETLIGHT and INRIX
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Designer
• A combination of training, experience and education in civil engineering or planning may substitute for degree.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised : 09 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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