Traffic Design Engineer — Projects & Leadership

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an experienced engineering professional to design traffic control devices and manage projects in Virginia. You will work with VDOT staff, consultants, and local government to ensure designs meet federal, state standards and policies.

The role requires leading teams, preparing analyses and reports, and maintaining project schedules within budget. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, VA Supplement to MUTCD.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize multiple assignments within set timeframes.
• Ability to train and evaluate the work of others.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of project development process, policies, guidelines, or regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements.
• Skilled in MS office software and use of traffic eng design programs.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic control device plans for projects using iPM and PCES.
• Lead and train team members; provide engineering guidance.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Communicate with VDOT staff, contractors and the public about projects.
• Ensure budgets and timelines are met and reviews are completed timely.

Skills

Engineering principles

Effective communication

Project management

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Tools

MicroStation

Guidesign

Geopak

AGI

PcES

Trnsport

MS Office

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks an experienced engineering professional to design traffic control devices and manage projects in Virginia. You will work with VDOT staff, consultants, and local government to ensure designs meet federal, state standards and policies.

The role requires leading teams, preparing analyses and reports, and maintaining project schedules within budget. Strong communication and computer skills are essential for success.