Traffic Engineer III/IV

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to support its Traffic Engineering Division and assist the City Traffic Engineer with leadership and management.

The role involves developing programs, supervising staff, performing complex studies, and reviewing development plans for traffic operations compliance with MUTCD, VDOT standards, and local codes. Opportunities exist at Engineer III or Engineer IV levels based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment; valid driver’s license.
• Minimum five years experience for Engineer III or seven years for Engineer IV.

Responsibilities

• Assist City Traffic Engineer with program development, budgets, and division goals.
• Supervise and mentor staff on traffic safety studies and investigations.
• Conduct complex engineering studies and prepare technical reports.
• Review development plans for traffic operations compliance with standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Office 365 Software

CAD software

Job description

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Traffic Engineer III/IV

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN

Requisition Number

2026467

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Flex schedule and/or one day of teleworking per week may be available.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE21

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$82,884 to $150,939, depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Chesapeake Public Works’ Traffic Engineering Division is seeking a qualified, licensed Professional Engineer to support the City’s traffic engineering programs and initiatives and assist the City Traffic Engineer with division leadership and management.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of transportation in Chesapeake while addressing complex challenges involving traffic operations, safety, traffic signals, development review, and transportation infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with a solid technical background in traffic engineering principles and practices. Municipal traffic engineering and/or traffic signal system experience are highly desirable.

This position may be filled at the Engineer III or Engineer IV level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Both levels will perform advanced professional traffic engineering work, with the Engineer IV assuming greater responsibility for program and staff management, policy development, and division leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the City Traffic Engineer with the development and administration of Traffic Engineering Division programs, policies, projects, procedures, goals, and the annual operating budget, with increasing responsibility for program management and division-level decision-making at the Engineer IV level.
• Supervising, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to professional and technical staff responsible for traffic safety studies, traffic investigations, and related engineering activities, including the evaluation and recommendation of traffic control devices.
• Conducting and overseeing complex engineering studies and analyses and preparing technical recommendations and reports for the City Traffic Engineer and Director of Public Works.
• Reviewing subdivisions, site plans, rezoning applications, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, and other development and roadway proposals for traffic operations, safety, and compliance with applicable requirements, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, VDOT standards, City Code, and Chesapeake Public Facilities Manual.
• Supporting the evaluation and improvement of the City’s traffic signal system and other traffic management infrastructure, including oversight of signal timing and system optimization projects.
• Participating in the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of transportation projects for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and assisting with the development of grant applications and other funding opportunities.
• Advancing the City’s transportation initiatives by addressing complex traffic-related concerns from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders; coordinating with City departments, regional agencies, consultants, and partner organizations; and representing the division on technical and regional committees.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION : Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . A Virginia Professional Engineer license is also required or a Professional Engineer license from another state with the ability to be licensed in Virginia within 12 months of employment under a reciprocity agreement. Additional State and/or City certification(s) may be required. The Virginia DEQ Certified Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator for SWM is required within 12 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

ENGINEER III : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

ENGINEER IV: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of seven years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad experience applying traffic engineering principles and practices, including traffic operations, safety, traffic control devices, and engineering studies.
• Experience with traffic signal systems, including signal timing, operations, and system optimization.
• Experience in municipal or other public-sector transportation engineering.
• Experience managing traffic engineering projects or programs and providing technical leadership, supervision, or mentorship to professional and technical staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating technical information to the public, elected or appointed officials, and other stakeholders.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is desirable

Job Open Date

10/06/2026

Job Close Date

11/06/2026

Open Continuous No

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling N = Never

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Climbing

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

• City Vehicle
• Standard Office Equipment
• Computer
• MS Office 365 Software
• Computer Aided Design and Drafting Software
• Engineering References and Local Standards and Specifications

Protective Equipment Required

• Hard Hat
• Safety Boots and Vest for Occasional Field Visits

Health and Safety