Senior Traffic Operations Engineer - MUTCD & Smart Mobility

Ymfphilly; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria seeks an experienced Traffic Operations Engineer to oversee the Streetlighting and Wayfinding programs as well as manage traffic control devices across over 10,000 streetlights, 40,000 signs, 300 signals, and 200 lane miles of markings. The role emphasizes MUTCD compliance, safety, and collaboration with field staff and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, 8 years’ experience, and a Virginia P.E.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess, or obtain within six months, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia.
• Strong knowledge of MUTCD and traffic engineering principles; effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to align technology with the Smart Mobility program and city mission.
• Manage inventory for installed traffic control devices and contracts; oversee procurement.
• Review traffic control devices for MUTCD compliance and suitability; coordinate improvements.
• Collaborate with field staff, contractors, and other City Departments to achieve program goals.
• Develop specifications and solicitations for materials and services; evaluate devices and deployments.
• Investigate compatibility of traffic control devices with future autonomous vehicles.

Skills

MUTCD knowledge

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Field engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

The City of Alexandria seeks an experienced Traffic Operations Engineer to oversee the Streetlighting and Wayfinding programs as well as manage traffic control devices across over 10,000 streetlights, 40,000 signs, 300 signals, and 200 lane miles of markings. The role emphasizes MUTCD compliance, safety, and collaboration with field staff and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, 8 years’ experience, and a Virginia P.E.