Senior Traffic Engineer

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a motivated Senior Traffic Engineer to work in one of its offices in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach. This role emphasizes traffic engineering design and studies, managing tasks, leading junior engineers, and collaborating across teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in traffic engineering, holds a BS in Civil Engineering, and is proficient in MicroStation, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of traffic engineering experience required.
• Experience with VDOT, MDOT, or similar agencies preferred.
• PE license or PTOE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of traffic-related tasks.
• Management of traffic engineering projects.
• Preparation of design and cost estimates.
• Client meetings and proposal development.

Skills

Traffic engineering experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

VISSIM

Synchro

SimTraffic

HCS

Job description

Senior Traffic Engineer – Locations: Fairfax, VA; Richmond, VA; Virginia Beach, VA

Dewberry is currently seeking a motivated Senior Traffic Engineer to serve in one of our offices in Fairfax, Richmond, or Virginia Beach. The role focuses on traffic engineering design and studies related to work‑zone traffic control, signage and pavement markings, traffic signals, lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and traffic operational analyses. Projects range from local community‑focused safety and multimodal initiatives to large freeway improvements, offering career growth in a collaborative environment. The candidate will manage traffic engineering tasks, lead junior engineers, and collaborate with roadway, structures, hydraulics, and environmental teams.

Minimum of 5 years of traffic engineering experience is required, preferably with exposure to VDOT, MDOT, design‑build, VDOT, MSHA, MDTA, or similar agencies. A BS in Civil Engineering is required; a PE license or PTOE is preferred. Proficiency with MicroStation is required, and experience with VISSIM, Synchro, SimTraffic, and HCS is preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of traffic‑related tasks
• Management of traffic engineering projects
• Preparation of design and cost estimates
• Client meetings and assistance with proposal development

Required Skills & Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering
• PE license preferred; PTOE preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in traffic engineering
• Experience with VDOT, MSHA, MDTA, and/or design‑build projects preferred
• MicroStation experience required
• Proficiency with analysis software (VISSIM, Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS) preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Project management and leadership skills preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer & Background Screening

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report, conducted in compliance with applicable law.

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