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Architect Engineer II

Virginia Department of Transportation
Colonial Heights, VA
Serve as the point of contact and represent Traffic Engineering in complicated planning and traffic studies. Conduct detailed and in-depth reviews on microsimulation modeling files. Manage and lead in-house effort of conducting complicated traffic studies such as OSAR and STARS style studies. Serve as Responsible Charge Engineer for Signal Warrant Analysis/Signal Justification Report, microsimulation model development, and complicated traffic operations and safety studies. Assist in meeting Land Use review requirements established in legislation. Supervise and train professional engineering and technical staff. Plan, develop, coordinate and monitor activities of engineers responsible for the technical review, analyses and approval of engineering activities. Lead projects across functional areas of the department. Provide project management and leadership to include planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and directing work activities of staff and resources. Coordinate activities with management, stakeholders, customers, and key individuals throughout VDOT. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs.

How you will contribute:
  • Communications: Respond to technical inquiries from employees, the public, local government agencies, stakeholders and other special interest groups. Establish and maintain timely communications and close working relations with project team members to ensure vital technical project information is disseminated.
  • Facilitate Section Improvement: Suggest and lead the implementation of improvement opportunities for the section. Develop implementation strategies that result in improved quality in the outcomes for customer satisfaction and efficiency.
  • Leadership and Program Support: Provide leadership and direction to assigned engineering team. Provide technical support and assistance to VDOT staff in other divisions or districts on projects as needed to meet goals. Prepare and review technical reports. Act as team and technical lead for projects and proposals. Provides technical leadership to engineers and technical staff. Provides recommendations on various technical aspects of assigned engineering program.
  • Management Reporting: Prepare frequent management reports documenting staff task assignments, project status and unresolved issues requiring management direction and decision.
  • Responsible Charge Engineer: Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise team of engineers and technicians. Assign projects and tasks, monitor work progress and provide guidance. Promote training and development opportunities.
  • Traffic and Transportation Studies: Conduct, manage and participate in complicated traffic engineering and transportation planning studies including corridor studies, access management studies, crossover studies, interchange studies, etc. Collect and analyze data and provide recommendations for transportation deficiencies. Analyze using appropriate microsimulation software to develop alternative solutions and provide solutions.

What will make you successful:
  • Ability to analyze data, draw logical conclusions and document results and recommendations.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering planning principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
  • 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 conduct roadway safety audits, comprehensive safety reviews and operational capacity analyses.
  • Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
  • Ability to effectively lead and coach professional and technical staff.
  • Ability to focus individuals and teams on goal-oriented solutions.
  • Ability to manage financial resources.
  • Ability to organize and analyze data, work with detail, problem solve and communicate problems.
  • Ability to perform duties within an electronic data and communication environment.
  • Ability to plan and conduct studies, prepare reports independently, and work with others.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work effectively.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
  • Ability to supervise staff, programs and budgets.
  • Knowledge of VDOT policies, procedures and practices related to transportation engineering.
  • Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as they relate to transportation and highway engineering.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications and standards.
  • Knowledge of project management practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices to include performance management and discipline.
  • Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices, highway safety and travel demand models.
  • Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
  • Skill in leadership coaching, counseling and training others in effectively planning and scheduling work of diverse teams.
  • Skill in negotiating.
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Skill in recognizing employee development needs and facilitating development plans to enhance employee performance.
  • Skill in the application of time management principles and practices.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software and analysis tools.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to evaluate, develop and maintain innovative solutions for transportation planning and mobility initiatives.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes.
  • Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of microsimulation software packages including SimTraffic and VISSIM.
  • Knowledge of the policies and procedures related to conducting complicated traffic engineering and transportation planning studies.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.
Additional Considerations:
  • Experience in traffic engineering studies such as IAR, OSAR, STARS/Pipeline studies or similar complex studies.
  • Experience in using safety analysis tools such as Highway Safety Software, Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), Interchange Safety Analysis Tool Enhanced (ISATe).
  • Experience with traffic engineering software such as SimTraffic and VISSIM.
  • Knowledge and experience in reviewing, modifying, and running Travel Demand Models, generating outputs and interpreting results.
  • Knowledge and experience in signal, intersection, and roadway designs and cost estimates; familiar with related VDOT specific policies, standards and specifications.
  • Knowledge in funding applications related to Smart Scale and HSIP.
  • Knowledge of principals in Highway Safety Manual (HSM).
  • VDOT Guardrail Installation Training (GRIT) certified.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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Posted 2025-09-01

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