Traffic Engineer at VDOT Central Office

Vasite; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasite is seeking a traffic engineer to join a team where research and real‑world applications intersect to shape analysis, design, decision‑making, and policy development.

You will help drive cutting‑edge initiatives, including integrating transportation systems management and operations strategies into operations, developing multimodal performance measures, and supporting digital‑twin technologies, alongside day‑to‑day engineering work.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in traffic engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with HCS, Synchro, SIDRA and Vissim.
• Advanced data analytics skills using Python or R.
• Experience with mesoscopic simulation modeling is a plus.

Skills

Traffic engineering fundamentals

Python

R

Advanced data analytics

Active Traffic Management

Tools

HCS

Synchro

SIDRA

Vissim

Job description

If you’re passionate about traffic engineering and want to join a team where research and real‑world applications intersect to shapeanalysis, design, decision‑making, and policy development — we’d love to meet you.

In this role, you’ll help drive cutting‑edge initiatives, including integrating TSMO strategies into operations, developing multimodal performance measures, advancing Active Traffic Management, and supporting digital‑twin technologies, alongside impactful day‑to‑day engineering work.

We’re seeking candidates with a strong foundation in traffic engineering fundamentals and proficiency in tools such as HCS, Synchro, SIDRA, and Vissim, plus advanced data analytics skills using Python or R. Experience with mesoscopic simulation modeling is a plus.