Senior Transportation Engineering Technician

Virginia Department of Transportation

Harrisonburg (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in Virginia is seeking a technically skilled professional to provide engineering support for highway system inventory changes and traffic asset data development. You will conduct field reviews, prepare design details in CADD, and oversee SAAP/RAAP/IFB projects, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and standards.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, record keeping, and collaboration with field personnel to maintain safe traffic flow and

Qualifications

Ability to read construction plans and perform complex operational studies.
Ability to research and respond to customer requests, to include interpretation of applicable policies, practices, and procedures with various stakeholders.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths, weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to work independently and inspect contractors work and assemble detailed information in report and contract form.
Knowledge of highway construction and maintenance practices with ability to read and interpret roadway construction plans, specifications, standards, and memos.
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles, terminology, and design methods to include the ability to analyze data to provide for safe and efficient traffic flow.
Skill in the use of computers, software applications and various data processing systems and networks.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Contract Support: Conduct field reviews and determine if traffic assets need to be included in contracts for replacements or modifications. Provide design details using CADD software. Compute design elements to include elevations, dimensions, clearances, volume, and quantities. Prepare cost estimates and monitor expenditures in accordance to spending plan. Perform detailed inspections of complex projects to validate compliance with contract specifications. Monitor contracts for job completion and update inventory records. Serve as project manager for assigned projects.
Field Reviews and Inspections: Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform duties as assigned.
Project Oversight: Oversee Traffic Engineering administered SAAP, RAAP and IFB projects to ensure they are constructed per contract specifications and standards. Document and coordinate the testing of materials received. Review submittals. Submit monthly progress estimate, redistribution of maintenance funds and required EEO forms. Conduct final inspections of traffic control devices (TCD) and prepare written reports and punch lists of unacceptable work, monitoring completion.
Records Maintenance: Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.
Roadway Inventory Support: Develop and maintain inventory for signs, pavement markings, guardrail, and roadway lighting assets. Update database. Monitor traffic assets for condition, replacement cycle, reflectivity, and integrity.
Technical Assistance: Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel. Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards.
Time Management: Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.