Senior Traffic Project Engineering Lead

Virginia Department of Transportation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking a senior transportation engineering leader to oversee roadway design projects, traffic operations and signal system inspections. The role supervises engineers and inspectors, coordinating with management, stakeholders and FHWA to deliver high-quality transportation programs.

Responsibilities include directing staff, supervising projects, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of roadway and transportation design procedures and standards.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to investigate and resolve design and construction issues.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in traffic engineering, design or civil engineering and construction.
• Extensive project and program management level experience.
• Progressive experience in program or project management including supervision of professional staff.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Valid Professional Engineer's license.

Responsibilities

• Communications: respond to technical inquiries and maintain timely communications with project team members.
• Contracts: manage regional signal construction and maintenance contracts and oversee inspection staff.
• Facilitate Section Improvement: lead implementation of improvements for the section.
• Leadership and Program Support: provide leadership and technical guidance to staff and teams.
• Management Reporting: prepare management reports on staff tasks and project status.
• Responsible Charge Engineer: fulfill duties per policies and Virginia Code.
• Team Leadership: supervise engineers and technicians and promote training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Project management

Staff development

Supervision

Budget management

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

CADD

IPM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation in Virginia is seeking a senior transportation engineering leader to oversee roadway design projects, traffic operations and signal system inspections. The role supervises engineers and inspectors, coordinating with management, stakeholders and FHWA to deliver high-quality transportation programs.

Responsibilities include directing staff, supervising projects, and ensuring compliance with policies.