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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management · 2 days ago

Engineer - Traffic Design

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$73K/yr - $118K/yr

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Responsibilities

Teamwork and Customer Service: Demonstrates customer service and work habits that reflect the VDOT Values and coordinates the flow of information both orally and in writing.

Analysis and Technical Reporting: Analyze and interpret engineering data and information. Prepare complete, clear, and concise reports and recommendations.

Manage Assigned Activities: Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering program activities such that deliverables are met within the established scope and timeline.

Design of Traffic Control Devices: Design preliminary and final plans of traffic control devices for each project. Work with technical staff to accomplish the design and review of any designs developed by consultants or local jurisdictions to ensure work is in accordance with federal, state standards, guidelines, and policies.

Computer and CADD Skills: Use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Guidesign, PowerGeopak. Maintain project information in PCES and AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction (formerly TRNS\u2022PORT) and other computer programs. Use MS Office Suite.

Special Assignments: Manage special program initiatives and projects as assigned. Serve and represent VDOT or assigned program area on various committees and work groups.

Engineering Process Management: Use established VDOT policies and procedures in the development and delivery of engineering projects. Engineering projects are completed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Communication: Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies, and the public. Investigate issues and resolve complaints.

Project Engineering: Assist in the management of projects and tasks including development of and managing the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, change management, quality, and status reports. Complete multiple concurrent tasks and assignments, and report updates on their status.

Technical Guidance and Leadership to Consultants: Provide guidance in understanding policy requirements, stages of project development, providing training opportunities when necessary and directing consultants when they provide TCD designs.

Task and Time Management: Demonstrate knowledge of utility design and its relation to the plan development process and performs and directs tasks in accordance with project scheduling and in support of VDOT programs. Manage time and adjust priorities of task performance as needed.

Quality Control: Maintain quality of project produced by team; perform required checks throughout the process. Ensure electronic files are archived at proper stages of plan development. Participate in peer reviews of work done by others.

Qualification

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MS OfficeTraffic Engineer Design ProgramsCivil Engineering PrinciplesConstruction Plans InterpretationMUTCDVA Supplement to MUTCDProject Development ProcessITS ElementsProfessional Engineers LicenseProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunicationLeadershipProject DevelopmentRoadway LightingTraffic Control DevicesLighting Design SoftwareDesign ReviewANSI/IES RP-8 Supplement to MUTCDRoadBridge SpecificationsVDOT Traffic Engineering Design ManualWork Area Protection ManualFederal ManualsState ManualsEIT

Required

Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize multiple assignments within set timeframes.

Skilled in MS office software and use of traffic engineer design programs.

Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to traffic control devices.

Ability to interpret and use construction plans, MUTCD, VA Supplement to MUTCD.

Knowledge of project development process, policies, guidelines, or regulations related to traffic control devices and ITS elements.

Ability to train and evaluate the work of others.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.

BS in Civil Engineering or a combination of related experience and/or education may substitute for degree.

Professional Engineers License

Preferred

Familiarity with project development process, policies, guidelines, and regulations as it relates to roadway lighting, traffic control devices, and ITS elements.

Skilled in the use of lighting design software programs (i.e. AGI32).

Ability to: design and review roadway lighting plans and traffic control device plans; interpret and use construction plans, ANSI/IES RP-8, the MUTCD, the Virginia Supplement to the MUTCD, Road and Bridge Specifications and Standards, VDOT Traffic Engineering Design Manual, Work Area Protection Manual and various federal and state manuals.

EIT is also preferred.