Job Details

The City of Chesapeake's Department of Public Works is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Traffic Engineer I/Engineer II with a strong background in traffic engineering, traffic modeling, and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of traffic engineering principles and demonstrated experience leading professional teams to deliver high-quality studies on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze technical data to develop, review, and update plans and written correspondence for City infrastructure projects-including roadways, utilities, and traffic systems.
• Completes engineering functions such as inspecting project sites, estimating project costs, and managing the progress of projects.
• Prepares, approves, evaluates, and maintains related engineering reports and other information such as specifications, project invoices, proposals, grant applications, and/or permits.
• Participates in the coordination of project implementation by interacting with the various parties involved.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and concerns for contractors, staff, the general public, and other organizational agencies.
• Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Performs related tasks as necessary such as training and/or supervising subordinate staff.
• Support traffic signal timing audits and TMC operations, leveraging familiarity with signal system controls and optimization to improve safety and traffic flow.
• Review Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) and Maintenance of Traffic ( MOT ) plans for subdivisions, commercial developments, and construction detours-ensuring VDOT , MUTCD , and City design standards are met.

If you're passionate about improving mobility and safety, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of transportation in the City of Chesapeake.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

• Engineer I: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Engineer II: Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

• Engineer I requires the possession of a related bachelor's degree. Without a degree, two years of experience in addition to the degree equivalency are required.
• Engineer II requires a minimum of two year's experience on top of the bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) or Professional Engineer (PE) license desired for Engineer II.

Virginia DEQ Certified Plan Reviewer and/or Program Administrator for SWM is required within 12 months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in traffic engineering software and modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM , AutoCAD) required.