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Architect Engineer II

Virginia Department of Transportation
Fairfax, VA
Prepare analyses requiring advanced understanding of engineering, complex and significant reports, and strategic recommendations based on advanced engineering determinations. Provide engineering support and consultation using comprehensive understanding of the preliminary engineering function. Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs.

How you will contribute:
  • Communications: Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
  • Conduct Engineering Studies: Participate in or oversee engineering studies. Collect, analyze and process data and information. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant. Prepare business correspondence and technical letters with recommendations for suggested corrective measures as a result of studies. Prepare or present formal presentations for VDOT staff, or other organizations.
  • Local Government Assistance: Assist local governments with project development and project initiation across multiple transportation programs, including guidance and sponsoring county/locality submissions for competitive state and federal funding programs.
  • Local Government Coordination: Coordinate with assigned counties/localities, internal VDOT sections, and others on applications for state and federal funding programs, project funding from various sources, and Project Administration and Agreement processes. Monitor and assist local governments with preliminary engineering for the development of projects and project initiation in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Six-Year Improvement Plan (SYIP), or equivalent.
  • Policies and Procedures: Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
  • Process Improvements: Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed. Assist in monitoring compliance to ensure conformance to the policy, procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Project Delivery: Facilitate VDOT managed project delivery in assigned jurisdictions between VDOT project delivery team and the county/locality. Resolve technical, procedural, funding, political issues, etc. related to project delivery. Serve as the VDOT representative during the design phase to build consensus for the delivery of VDOT-managed projects.
  • Project Management and Documentation: Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures.
  • Project Team Participation: Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders. Ensure information is technially accurate and effectively disseminated. Review and resolve challenges to enhance team performance.
  • Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
  • Strategic Planning: Establish, evaluate, adjust and measure goals and objectives for individual assignments and technical expertise. Identify resource needs and work to fulfill them. Seek out new tools, policies or other measures to enhance performance of roadways. Conduct research on road design and traffic engineering issues for possible application in the review of development plans to changes to department regulations and standards.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
  • Ability to apply regulations, requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues.
  • Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal transportation laws, regulations and guidelines.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and review complex traffic studies, signal warrant studies and traffic signal design.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
  • Knowledge of ITE, AASHTO and VDOT regulations, policies and procedures, as well as local planning and land development ordinances and laws.
  • Knowledge of design standards, specifications and regulations related to roadway design, traffic and safety engineering, and right of way.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances and policies pertaining to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and cost estimation.
  • Knowledge of preliminary engineering; land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies and associated requirements.
  • Knowledge of project management processes.
  • Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering, land use development and site plans.
  • Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
  • Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
  • Skill in delivering exemplary customer service, and interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.
  • Skill in negotiating.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to apply regulations, requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues.
  • Ability to negotiate, communicate effectively orally and in writing technical, administrative, political and citizen audiences.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and review complex traffic studies, signal warrant studies and traffic signal design.
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in traffic engineering, land use development and site plan review.
  • Knowledge of ITE, AASHTO and VDOT regulations, policies and procedures, as well as local planning and land development ordinances and laws.
  • Knowledge of land development plan reviews, traffic impact studies and associated requirements.
  • Knowledge of land development plan reviews.
  • Skill in applying design standards, specifications and regulations related to roadway design, traffic and safety engineering, and right of way.
  • Skill in conducting Land Development plan reviews, traffic impact studies, and associated requirements.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include traffic engineering design and analysis software.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Additional Considerations:
  • Experience in land use/preliminary engineering, highway and roadway design engineering; transportation planning, or land development engineering.
  • Experience in the application of engineering principles to highway construction projects.Experience in land development plan review.
  • Extensive experience managing a wide range of projects of varying complexity in the transportation engineering industry.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-08-10

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