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Job Identification: 11276

Job Category: Architecture and Engineering Services

Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Apply Before: 12/09/2025, 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

Minimum Salary: $95,353.00

Maximum Salary: $154,948.00

Contact Name: Shannon Robinson

Contact Email: Shannon.Robinson@vdot.virginia.gov

 

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The role conducts technology and risk assessments, evaluating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices for compliance with state and federal standards as well as regional transportation architecture. It leads and manages the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of mission-critical systems supporting VDOT’s Statewide Operations Program, including the Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) system and custom dashboards. The position also supports developing and managing agreements and memorandums with localities and third parties to integrate systems and implement customized signal timings for freeway detour routes during incidents and events.

 

Job Description

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. Support the planning, design and implementation of mission-critical systems for VDOT's Statewide Traffic Operations Program that includes Technology and Risk Assessment, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), Freeway Detour Route Operations, and System Integrations.
 


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.
  • Configuration Management: Coordinates, manages and participates in Configuration Management activities for key Statewide ITS and Operations systems. Engages peers and develops a customer-focused approach for participation and solicits input from key Central Office and District staff for each operational system. Compiles prospective systems development activities based on stakeholder input. Develops work plans for key operations systems that address business requirements, funding, scheduling, and human resources. Presents work plans to Executive Management and obtains management concurrence and approvals.
  • Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze real-time and historical high-resolution traffic signal data using ATSPM software. Proactively detect and diagnose signal timing issues, maintenance problems and equipment malfunctions. Prepare technical reports and visualizations summarizing traffic signal performance, congestion, delay, and safety metrics for various stakeholders. Configure and maintain the ATSPM data collection, storage, and communication systems.
  • 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 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 technically 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.
  • System Integration: Support the development and management of agreements and memorandums with localities and third parties necessary to integrate systems and implement customized signal timings along freeway detour routes for incidents and events, as necessary. Assist with the coordination of transportation systems operations with localities in order to optimize and manage transportation across jurisdictional boundaries. Support the development and maintenance of system-to-system interfaces and ensure statewide consistency and cybersecurity compliance.
  • Systems Oversight: Leads, directs and manages the operation, maintenance, and update of mission-critical systems that support VDOT's Statewide Operations Program. While additional systems and applications may emerge, these systems and applications currently include the statewide Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and custom-built dashboards for analyzing various sources of operations data. Coordinates and works extensively with Operation Technology Division, District Signal & Freeway Operations Engineers (SFOEs), and other District VDOT representatives.
  • Technology and Risk Assessments: Conducts technology assessments and risk assessments. Evaluate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices to ensure compliance with state and federal standards, specifications, and regional transportation architecture. Observes industry best practices and develops technology strategic plans, as needed. Develops and supports procurement activities.



What will make you successful:

  • Abilities in ITS deployment, and knowledges of ITS integration requirements as related to TOCs.
  • Ability in ITS deployment and ITS integration requirements as related to Traffic Operation Centers.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering 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 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 follow oral and written instructions.
  • 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 plans, contracts, specifications and regulations.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and prepare technical reports and project correspondence.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse workforce and manage multiple assignments.
  • Knowledge of VITA and VDOT policies, standards and guidelines.
  • 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 project management processes.
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations, contract management techniques, and strategic planning and policy development.
  • Knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of traffic signal control system operations and characteristics, signal timing and adaptive signal control, and analysis.
  • Knowledge of transportation engineering principles, practices, standards, and specifications.
  • Skill and ability to positively interact with employees, citizens and government officials.
  • Skill in Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) platforms and analysis with ATSPM data.
  • Skill in ITS technology and risk assessment.
  • Skill in delivering exemplary customer service and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public and other employees.
  • Skill in negotiating.
  • Skill in systems operations management, including planning and managing large scale systems and programs.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include engineering software.


 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to build effective teams and deal with ambiguity in the development of new programs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
  • Degree in Civil, Electrical or Systems Engineering or related field.
  • Experience applying Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to traffic control and engineering.
  • Experience applying engineering principles and practices related to traffic engineering, traffic control equipment and related communication systems.
  • Experience in Arterial System Management, Traffic Management Center operations, Traffic Signal Systems and related communications and ITS components.
  • Knowledge of Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) platforms.
  • Knowledge of project management, risk analysis and mitigation plans in the development of complex technology and operations projects.
  • Skill in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
  • Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Skill in traffic signal control and timing development.
  • Valid Professional Engineer's license.

 


Additional Considerations:

  • Experience applying concepts for Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), Active Traffic Management, Communications Systems, Traffic Signal Interconnect and Adaptive Traffic Signal Systems.
  • Experience implementing signal systems and ITS projects including feasibility studies, system design, analysis, deployment, construction, management and continuing operations and maintenance.
  • Experience in the design, deployment and operation of signals and ITS systems.
  • Experience in various aspects of traffic signal systems, ITS hardware and software.
  • Experience with transportation operations software and technologies such as advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), central signal systems (CSS) and ramp metering.
  • Knowledge and use of complex information and asset management systems, databases, GIS applications, CADD and Microsoft Office.
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.