Engineer I/II/III - Traffic Engineering

Engineer I (Pay Range: $57,816.70-$89,615.89) ,  Engineer II (Pay Range: $63,742.92-$98,801.50),  Engineer III (Pay Range: $73,790.30-$114,374.97)

https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans

Individual will perform moderately complex engineering work and supervise traffic technicians in the Traffic Engineering aspects of the following duties:

• Prepare and review design plans, specifications and contracts for municipal projects;
• Perform commercial and residential site plan and subdivision plan reviews;
• Develop and review traffic impact studies
• Design and review traffic control device plans including traffic signals,signs and pavement markings;
• Conduct field investigations and recommend solutions in response to citizen requests; and
• Design and review work area traffic control plans

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have traffic engineering experience listed in the preference below. Candidates with preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.

Official City Job Description:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Engineer_I_01970.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001759.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved engineering or engineering technology program, or an Associates Degree with six (6) years of progressive experience of engineering level work, or any combination of education and experience acceptable to and approved by, the Virginia Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects (APELSCIDLA) to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Not Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required: 

Preferences:

- Experience with plan review and design, including traffic signal design and site impact analysis
- Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications prepared by others in review of design for site and subdivision plans and municipal roadway projects
- Experience applying City, State, and Federal traffic safety standard in the development of review comments for site, subdivision and roadway plans
- Experience and fundamental understanding of site access management principals
- Experience with traffic engineering software such as Synchro, HCS, Trip Generation or similar
- Experience and working knowledge of the MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
- Municipal government experience
- Experience writing technical reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience making presentations to and interacting with citizens, consultants and public officials
- Computer experience using standard Microsoft programs such as Word, Access and Excel software products

Special Instructions:

This position offers a hybrid remote and/or flexible working option.

• Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete. 
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• ​Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit. 
• Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.