Senior Traffic Engineer — Signals & Traffic Programs

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to support its Traffic Engineering Division and assist the City Traffic Engineer with leadership and management.

The role involves developing programs, supervising staff, performing complex studies, and reviewing development plans for traffic operations compliance with MUTCD, VDOT standards, and local codes. Opportunities exist at Engineer III or Engineer IV levels based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment; valid driver’s license.
• Minimum five years experience for Engineer III or seven years for Engineer IV.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Traffic Engineer with program development, budgets, and division goals.
• Supervise and mentor staff on traffic safety studies and investigations.
• Conduct complex engineering studies and prepare technical reports.
• Review development plans for traffic operations compliance with standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Office 365 Software

CAD software

Job description

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to support its Traffic Engineering Division and assist the City Traffic Engineer with leadership and management.

The role involves developing programs, supervising staff, performing complex studies, and reviewing development plans for traffic operations compliance with MUTCD, VDOT standards, and local codes. Opportunities exist at Engineer III or Engineer IV levels based on qualifications.