Senior Traffic Engineer - Signals, Safety & Solutions

Virginia AG; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

VDOT in Virginia is seeking a traffic engineer to conduct complex studies, prepare analyses and reports, and provide guidance across projects. The role includes coordinating with internal staff, consultants, agencies, and the public to ensure safety and efficiency in transportation programs.

You will apply engineering principles, analyze data, and develop recommendations while managing multiple assignments and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience gathering data and developing recommendations.
• Experience designing plans for traffic control devices and road plans.
• Experience conducting traffic engineering studies on operations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering data and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Communicate with agencies, consultants and the public about projects.
• Conduct complex traffic studies and safety/capacity analyses.
• Manage projects to meet scope and timeline with proper change management.
• Coordinate tasks and report status across teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in program initiatives and represent the program on committees.
• Identify transportation improvements during study efforts.
• Read and interpret highway construction plans.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Highway Capacity Software

Synchro

CORSIM

SYDRA

Job description

VDOT in Virginia is seeking a traffic engineer to conduct complex studies, prepare analyses and reports, and provide guidance across projects. The role includes coordinating with internal staff, consultants, agencies, and the public to ensure safety and efficiency in transportation programs.

You will apply engineering principles, analyze data, and develop recommendations while managing multiple assignments and ensuring compliance with regulations.