Traffic Engineering Program Lead — Data, Safety & Strategy

Virginia Department of Transportation; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a senior transportation engineer to provide leadership, direction and technical guidance for statewide safety and HSIP program management. You will monitor data systems, coordinate with districts, and guide staff in developing quality safety projects that reduce crashes and fatalities.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and a PE license, with extensive experience in traffic engineering analysis tools and supervisory

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience in traffic engineering software.
• Supervisory and human resources practices experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Valid Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for engineering programs statewide.
• Coordinate with districts, regions and local jurisdictions on safety programs.
• Oversee data systems and performance measures for transportation safety.
• Develop strategic plans and ensure policy compliance across programs.
• Manage resources, budgets, and staff to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Policy interpretation

Transportation engineering

Supervisory skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Synchro

CORSIM

VISSIM

HCS

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a senior transportation engineer to provide leadership, direction and technical guidance for statewide safety and HSIP program management. You will monitor data systems, coordinate with districts, and guide staff in developing quality safety projects that reduce crashes and fatalities.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent and a PE license, with extensive experience in traffic engineering analysis tools and supervisory